The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 45
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Baugh (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hatfield Broad Oak, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7HH
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak currently has 45 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak take?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak is in Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7HH, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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