The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 2.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Lorraine Gauld (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birch Green, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2LR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School take?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School?
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School is in Hertford, SG14 2LR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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