The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 116
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Carly Cousins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
London Road, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 4BA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Spellbrook CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spellbrook CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Spellbrook CofE Primary School?
Spellbrook CofE Primary School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Spellbrook CofE Primary School take?
Spellbrook CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Spellbrook CofE Primary School?
Spellbrook CofE Primary School is in Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4BA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Spellbrook CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Spellbrook CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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