Bengeo Primary School
Hertford, SG14 3DX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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108th 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bengeo Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join textiles, dance, and choir clubs, or play football, basketball, netball, table tennis, rugby, and hockey. Music lessons include piano, guitar, trumpet, and trombone. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 national median in core subjects? What does the after-school club typically involve for primary-aged children? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Bengeo Primary School
Overview
Bengeo Primary School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a ‘culture of high expectations and kind relationships’. The report highlights that ‘pupils flourish from the start’, benefiting from an ‘exceptional quality’ curriculum that ensures deep knowledge retention and inclusive support for all learners.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘carefully designed’ with ‘thought-out links’ enabling pupils to ‘recall complex knowledge very effectively’.
- Teachers possess ‘very well developed’ subject knowledge and use ‘highly consistent approaches’ to teaching and assessment.
- Phonics instruction is effective, ensuring ‘almost all pupils quickly learn to read confidently’ with prompt support for those needing help.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘high levels of engagement’ and produce ‘work of a high standard across the curriculum’.
- The school fosters ‘tolerant and inclusive’ attitudes, with pupils taking pride in their learning and participating in extensive extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff keep pupils safe and create an environment where concerns are taken seriously.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 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.
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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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