Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6BP · Essex · primary school
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246th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 4,158 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council and Eco Council, participate in football, running, netball, hockey, athletics, gymnastics, dance, and The Daily Mile, and can attend breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the Eco Council projects integrated into the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School
Overview
The inspection describes a school that offers a "welcoming and supportive environment" where pupils are "proud to be part of such a caring community." Leaders have introduced an "ambitious curriculum" and new programmes that help pupils "learn and achieve well," resulting in high expectations and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy being in school and feel safe," sharing worries with staff who they know will help them.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," with staff receiving "good-quality training" to deliver it effectively.
- Reading is a priority; pupils "talk with confidence about their love of reading" and most leave with fluency.
- Early years provision focuses on developing curiosity, ensuring children are "well prepared for learning in Year 1."
- Staff are "consistent with their expectations," creating a "positive and calm environment" where low-level disruption is rare.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve attendance, as "some pupils still miss too many days of school," causing gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders need to establish a "consistent approach to evaluating the curriculum" to check if changes are achieving intended improvements.
- The school should improve its "quality assurance of actions and improvements" to regularly evaluate impact.
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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