Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Berkhamsted, HP4 1NX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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67th 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 4,060 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 62% | 5.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Street Dancing, French, Art, and Choir clubs, alongside Running, Dodgeball, Football, and Yoga. Music lessons include guitar, piano, drums, recorder, and flute. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 109 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to reach the higher standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel happy and safe within the close-knit ‘Little Gaddesden community’, benefiting from warm relationships and a ‘calm and positive atmosphere’. The school delivers an ‘ambitious curriculum’ where pupils ‘learn and achieve well’, supported by high expectations and effective teaching in early years and reading.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘behave well throughout the school day’ and are ‘polite towards each other’, even when debating complex issues.
- The curriculum is carefully structured, with knowledge ‘broken up into small steps’ to aid retention, such as in history lessons on the Battle of Britain.
- Phonics teaching is ‘effective’, with ‘immediate support’ provided to pupils who fall behind, leading to confident reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘achieve well overall’, learning the same curriculum as peers with ‘appropriate, and often subtle, adaptations’.
- Personal development is promoted effectively through leadership roles, such as ‘Pupil Parliament’ and ambassadorial positions, fostering independence and responsibility.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers ‘lack the expert subject knowledge to fully realise what the school wants to achieve’, meaning some pupils do not ‘extend or embed their understanding as well as they might’. The school should ensure teachers have the expertise required to implement all areas of the curriculum effectively.
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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