Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ware, SG12 0NR · Hertfordshire · primary school
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270th 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 3,927 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Tag Rugby, Multi-sports, Mindfulness, Reading Buddies, Table Tennis, and Gardening clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the whole class? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel supported by "kind and nurturing adults." The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations for conduct and education, fostering a safe environment where bullying is rare and pupils are well-prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils are "safe and happy in school," benefiting from high behavioural expectations and trusted adult support.
- Leaders have established "clear and well-thought-through curriculum plans" in many subjects, ensuring teachers possess the necessary subject knowledge.
- Phonics teaching is effective, using a systematic scheme that helps pupils build confidence and read fluently with matched books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "appropriately specific support plans" and extra staff training to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors are knowledgeable and hold leaders to account, while staff are united in a shared vision for lasting improvements.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum plans in some areas, particularly early years, lack sufficient precision, leading to inconsistencies in the specific knowledge taught and assessed.
- Learning activities in the early years do not consistently allow children to apply and practise knowledge, resulting in gaps for Year 1 pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, featuring robust vetting checks, detailed record-keeping, and timely responses to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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