The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good 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
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 236
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Hannah Orton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0RL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School currently has 236 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School take?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is in Ware, SG12 0RL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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