Manor Fields Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4LE · Hertfordshire · primary school
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55th 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 3,204 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.6/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 41% | 3.58 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 26% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Manor Fields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 449 pupils against a stated capacity of 465. 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 not reaching the higher standard? What specific activities are available for children interested in arts or sports? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Manor Fields Primary School
Overview
Manor Fields Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils enjoy a positive environment where they feel safe, behave well, and engage enthusiastically with a wide range of educational and extracurricular activities.
Strengths
- Staff have ‘very best intentions’ for pupils, fostering kind relationships and helping children feel ‘happy and safe’.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring pupils receive books with sounds they know to support ‘fluency’.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff carefully assessing children to ensure they are ready for Year 1.
- Pupils benefit from a thoughtful personal development programme, including daily mindfulness activities and opportunities for positive recognition.
- Governors work effectively to assure themselves that leaders are ‘doing the very best’ for the school community.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must train teachers in how to assess pupils carefully in foundation subjects to ensure they know what knowledge pupils retain, as current assessment practices are not yet shared or consistent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff maintaining an ethos that ‘it could happen here’ and pupils feeling comfortable sharing worries through designated channels.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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