Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Ware, SG12 8NT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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47th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 4,265 of them, against 6.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Overstrand Adventure residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 in reaching the higher standard in literacy? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How does the recent inspection feedback shape the current curriculum planning?
What Ofsted said about Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged outstanding. The school is described as a “warm, friendly and nurturing” environment where pupils are polite, respectful, and enjoy their learning. Leaders have successfully maintained high expectations and a calm, purposeful atmosphere despite recent structural changes, including federation with another local school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, ambitious and engaging,” with staff using “good subject knowledge” to present content clearly and address misconceptions.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “identified quickly” and receive effective support from well-trained staff and external agencies.
- Reading instruction is high-quality, with “consistent phonics teaching” and a well-stocked library that inspires pupils to develop a “love of reading.”
- Personal, social and health education enables pupils to become “active citizens,” taking on leadership roles within the school and contributing to the local community through charity work.
- Staff are “passionate about what they do” and are well supported, with their workload and well-being “well considered by the school.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” the curriculum is not as well adapted to meet pupils’ needs, making it harder for them to access learning and remember content; the school should ensure teachers adapt teaching effectively across all subjects.
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 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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