The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 485
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs J Gant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Edwinstree Church of England Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School currently has 485 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edwinstree Church of England Middle School take?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is in Buntingford, SG9 9AW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edwinstree Church of England Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Edwinstree Church of England Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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