Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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117th 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 — 6.6/10 against 4,255 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| 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.
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, handball, hockey, athletics, cricket, tag rugby, and netball.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the various sports clubs balance competitive training with inclusive participation for all pupils?
What Ofsted said about Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Overview
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a caring environment where pupils are happy and well-supported. The inspection confirms that leaders maintain high expectations, and pupils achieve well across a broad curriculum that prepares them effectively for later life.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as “polite and kind” within an “encouraging ethos” that nurtures their well-being and ensures they feel safe and listened to.
- The “well-planned curriculum” supports academic and personal development, with teachers who “inspire pupils to learn” and effectively address misconceptions.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils develop “fluency and confidence” through closely matched phonics instruction and enjoy discussing their favourite books.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are “well prepared for the next steps in their education.”
- Children in the early years receive “meaningful learning experiences,” with adults asking “stimulating questions” that develop number skills and vocabulary.
Areas to improve
- The layout and organisation of resources in the early years are “not consistently well matched to the planned curriculum,” preventing some children from achieving as well as they could.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with vigilant staff who know how to identify risks and make timely referrals to secure help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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