Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
Stevenage, SG2 7HA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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29th 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5/10 among them, against 8.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 38% | 3.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Music Club, Choir, Orchestra, Piano, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin, and Recorders, alongside the Daily Mile and Bikeability. Trips include Wicksteed Park, Hazard Alley, Hertfordshire Zoo, and A Walk in Astonbury Woods.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 132. 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the orchestra?
What Ofsted said about Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive at this warm and nurturing school,” enjoying “interesting learning” and demonstrating “admirable” behaviour. The report highlights an “ambitious, well-thought-out curriculum” and “highly effective teaching” that enables pupils to “achieve consistently highly.” Leaders ensure staff well-being and maintain strong partnerships with parents, who are “overwhelmingly positive” about the school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “sequentially building” skills and knowledge, with staff using “strong subject knowledge” to plan clear lessons and address misconceptions quickly.
- Pupils are “extremely respectful,” listen carefully to others, and have “high expectations of each other,” resulting in focused and confident learning.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is swift and effective, with staff adapting the curriculum so “everyone can access it.”
- Reading development is excellent; children “learn to read and to love books” from Reception, becoming “confident and fluent readers” through expert phonics teaching.
- Personal development opportunities, such as residential trips and school council involvement, help pupils develop independence and leadership skills.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
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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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