The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
10% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshlyns School
Secondary · 505m away
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 642m away
Berkhamsted School
Independent · 945m away
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 967m away
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School
Independent · 1.2km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bridgewater Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Thomas Coram Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Coram Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Thomas Coram Church of England School?
The Thomas Coram Church of England School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Thomas Coram Church of England School take?
The Thomas Coram Church of England School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Thomas Coram Church of England School?
The Thomas Coram Church of England School is in Berkhamsted, HP4 2RP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Thomas Coram Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, The Thomas Coram Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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