Clore Shalom School
Shenley, WD7 9BL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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148th 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 1,336 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clore Shalom School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. 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 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Stars, Musical Theatre, Chess, Choir, Lego Club, Krav Maga, and Clor-e-oke, alongside Multi Sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 186. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who find the curriculum challenging? How are places allocated for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Clore Shalom School
Overview
Clore Shalom School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils thrive in a “warm, family atmosphere” where they demonstrate the school’s values of kindness, resilience, and respect. The curriculum is “ambitious” and “carefully sequenced,” supporting strong academic achievements in reading, writing, and mathematics that are “in line with or above national averages.”
Strengths
- Pupils behave well and are motivated by high expectations, earning praise and reward points.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum effectively, using consistent approaches and frequent recaps to secure learning.
- The school promotes a “love of reading” with effective phonics lessons and swift support for those needing help.
- Staff identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately, ensuring they “achieve well from their starting points.”
- Personal development is prioritised, with a “strong pastoral offer” including safe spaces for pupils struggling with their feelings.
Areas to improve
- The teaching of foundational writing skills, such as handwriting, spelling, and punctuation, is “not as effective as it could be.”
- Teachers’ expectations of the quality of pupils’ recorded work are “not consistently high,” hampering pupils’ ability to express complex learning.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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