Four Swannes Primary School
Waltham Cross, EN8 7HH · Hertfordshire · primary school
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273rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.9/10 against 1,596 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 62% | 1.69 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Four Swannes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Chess, Dance Giants, Cooking, Multi Skills, Craft, DT, and Lunchtime Reading Clubs. Sports include tri golf, multi sports, football, net ball, athletics, speed stacking, and tag rugby. Arts and music options feature Choir, Dance Club, and Historical Figure Painting. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to engage students in the named clubs during lunchtimes? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Four Swannes Primary School
Overview
Pupils generally enjoy attending the school, where they are encouraged to be independent and help others. However, recent changes to the curriculum and leadership are not yet fully embedded, resulting in academic outcomes that remain below national standards. The report states that the quality of education and leadership require improvement, while behaviour and personal development are good.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy learning," "make friends easily," and "respect each other," with staff dealing with behaviour problems swiftly.
- The curriculum is described as "broad and ambitious," with clear outlines of key knowledge in subjects like history.
- Pupils benefit from extra-curricular clubs, leadership roles, and "well-considered" educational outings that enrich their learning.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, and the school has implemented a systematic scheme for early reading.
Areas to improve
- The governing body must sharpen accountability processes to better identify the impact of actions and drive rapid improvement.
- The curriculum is not implemented effectively enough; teaching must routinely check and revisit key knowledge to ensure pupils can build on earlier learning.
- Work for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be routinely adapted to help them access learning and develop independence.
- The school needs to continue improving high persistent absence rates by carefully checking the impact of attendance actions.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 32% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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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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