The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 197
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Michael Speed (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Race, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 8BZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Ware, SG12 8BZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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