Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Tring, HP23 4QS · Hertfordshire · primary school
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310th 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 — 0.3/10 against 3,508 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| 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.
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Long Marston VA Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Long Marston VA Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their learning and become "confident, independent learners." The report highlights a "carefully designed curriculum" that supports mixed-aged classes and ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well from their various starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe," developing positive relationships and demonstrating polite, respectful behaviour.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring staff are well-trained and children develop a "love of reading" through high-quality books and author visits.
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and effectively adapt teaching to address gaps and misconceptions, particularly in core subjects.
- Appropriate systems identify and support pupils with SEND, allowing them to access the "same ambitious curriculum as their peers."
- Governors provide "effective support and challenge," working closely with leaders to improve the school environment.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment systems are not as well developed, meaning checking processes do not focus precisely on the most important knowledge pupils need to remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising safety, staff receiving regular training, and concerns being recorded factually and followed up quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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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