Mary Exton Primary School
Hitchin, SG4 0QA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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265th 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 3,864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Mary Exton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Mary Exton Primary School
Overview
Mary Exton Primary School is described as a “happy place” where pupils feel supported within a “big family” atmosphere. The inspection found that leaders have developed a “well sequenced, broad and relevant” curriculum that prepares pupils for their next stage of education. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with strong behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “understanding and kindness” towards each other, with bullying being “rare” due to effective staff support.
- The curriculum is “well structured,” with a particular strength in the “development of language” and rigorous phonics teaching.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported well” by timely adaptations and early identification of needs.
- Leaders maintain “firm but fair” expectations, ensuring a “calm and purposeful learning environment” and high attendance.
- Personal development is enhanced through initiatives like a “buddy” scheme and opportunities to discuss “protected characteristics.”
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” leaders have not defined the “most important content” precisely, making it difficult for staff to plan and assess key knowledge.
- Staff in some subjects lack sufficient training to deliver the intended curriculum, leading to inconsistent decisions about content and assessment.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with robust systems ensuring staff can quickly identify risks and take “timely and appropriate action.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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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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