High Wych Church of England Primary School
Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0JB · Hertfordshire · primary school
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177th 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 4,258 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
High Wych Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% 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 9.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are in place to support pupil progress? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about High Wych Church of England Primary School
Overview
High Wych Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and have positive relationships with staff. The report highlights a broad and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge over time, alongside effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy" and "proud of their school," benefiting from a respectful environment where bullying "rarely happens."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with a "consistent teaching approach" that allows pupils to approach learning with confidence.
- Reading is a priority, with staff well-trained in phonics and a "wide variety of books" matched to pupils' abilities.
- Attendance is high, supported by robust handling of holiday requests and a range of valued awards.
- Pupils engage in extensive extra-curricular activities, including pupil councils and community projects, preparing them well for "life in modern Britain."
Areas to improve
- A "significant minority of pupils do not read as confidently and fluently as the school would like," requiring more effective and prompt support to catch up.
- There is a "lack of communication" regarding recent changes to the curriculum and policies, meaning the school must better inform parents and staff of these changes and their impact.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils knowing how to keep themselves safe and sharing concerns via class worry boxes.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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