The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 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
- 140
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Whateley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
December 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Long Marston, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4QS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School currently has 140 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School take?
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School?
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School is in Tring, HP23 4QS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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