The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 51% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 300
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Miller (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanstead Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7HQ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Wheatcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Wheatcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wheatcroft Primary School?
Wheatcroft Primary School currently has 300 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wheatcroft Primary School take?
Wheatcroft Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wheatcroft Primary School?
Wheatcroft Primary School is in Hertford, SG13 7HQ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wheatcroft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Wheatcroft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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