Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Ware, SG12 7BT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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250th 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 4,035 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 330. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage the current over-capacity situation for new admissions?
What Ofsted said about Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, offering a "friendly" environment with a "great family feeling." Pupils enjoy attending, benefit from staff’s "high expectations," and develop positive attitudes towards their learning within a clearly sequenced curriculum.
Strengths
- Nursery children settle well and get off to a "good start" through a "carefully organised curriculum" and skilled staff support.
- Leaders have created a "clearly sequenced and coherent curriculum" that helps pupils build knowledge over time, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff nurture a "love of reading" through high-quality texts, and phonics teaching begins from the very start with secure staff knowledge.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is effective, with "clear and established systems" to identify needs and engage parents.
- Behaviour is generally well-managed, with bullying being "uncommon" and staff quickly resolving any differences of opinion.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils in key stage 1 have not developed basic skills, such as holding their pencil correctly, which limits their access to the curriculum.
- Support for pupils finding reading challenging is not consistently of a "high quality," meaning some do not progress as fast as they could.
- Leaders should refresh staff training on assisting early readers to ensure a "consistent approach" to small-group and one-to-one reading support.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding," regular staff training, and detailed record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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