All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5BE · Hertfordshire · primary school
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208th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access lessons in piano, violin, recorders, flute, clarinet, brass, drums, and guitar/ukulele. They participate in a BMX workshop, African drumming sessions, and a design competition. Year 4 visits a Hindu temple, and older pupils attend a residential trip at Kingswood. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 208 pupils against a stated capacity of 212. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the nursery? How does the school manage the transition from the nursery to the main school?
What Ofsted said about All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Overview
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud, kind, and respectful. The report highlights positive relationships, effective teaching in most areas, and strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils follow the school motto of ‘nurture, resilience and achievement for all’, behaving well and enjoying their learning.
- Staff have ‘high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning’, fostering an environment where pupils feel safe and well cared for.
- Early reading is taught effectively, with staff using ‘expert knowledge’ to help pupils become confident, independent readers quickly.
- Provision for pupils with SEND is ‘a strength of the school’, with accurate identification of needs and effective support in place.
- Governors provide ‘good support and challenge to leaders’, considering staff workload while prioritising school improvement.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not check well enough whether pupils have remembered important content, leading to gaps in learning. Leaders must ensure teachers ‘use formative assessment effectively in all subjects’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to notice and report concerns, and all required checks made on staff before employment.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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