Avanti Meadows Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1FQ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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278th 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 3,865 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Avanti Meadows Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 656. 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 core subjects? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Avanti Meadows Primary School
Overview
Avanti Meadows Primary School is a rapidly developing academy where pupils swiftly adopt the ‘Avanti way’, characterised by deep consideration for others and kind relationships. The school maintains a calm, orderly atmosphere with high standards of behaviour, while personal development is rated as outstanding due to strong spiritual insight and character building.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘deep consideration for others, self-reflection and kind relationships’ and are tolerant and respectful of diversity.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with teachers introducing new concepts clearly and helping pupils recall key ideas through regular revision.
- Reading is taught effectively, with most pupils learning to read ‘confidently and well’ and older pupils showing ‘very positive attitudes to reading’.
- Personal development is outstanding, with staff threading values such as ‘self-discipline, respect, empathy, integrity, courage and gratitude’ through school life.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well included in lessons alongside their peers.
Areas to improve
- Teaching expertise is less developed in a few classes and subjects, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could; the school must ensure teaching is effective for all.
- Systems to monitor support for pupils with SEND are not well developed, leading to inconsistent help; leaders must ensure support is ‘matched precisely to their needs’.
- Leaders are working to improve the attendance of the few pupils missing too much school time, particularly disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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.
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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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