Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Hitchin, SG5 3AT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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68th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.7/10 against 3,927 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery 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%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and the Jesters After School Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 159 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the Jesters After School Club integrate with the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery is a small village school where pupils are described as "happy and friendly" and "proud of their school." The report highlights a strong community underpinned by Christian values, where pupils "love their learning" and achieve well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- The "Offley curriculum" is "ambitious and well planned," with staff prioritising key vocabulary to help pupils build an "impressive body of knowledge."
- Leaders have successfully developed the reading curriculum using a "systematic approach to teaching phonics," helping pupils become "fluent readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, allowing them to "achieve well" and access the same curriculum as their peers.
- The early years provision is "well planned" with an "inviting and stimulating environment," ensuring children are "prepared well for Year 1."
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with leaders considering workload and making decisions "collaboratively," resulting in staff who are "proud to be members of this school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop a "more robust and rigorous system" for checking the quality of education to ensure confidence in pupil achievement across all subjects.
- Teachers need to implement curriculum plans effectively in subjects where the curriculum is "new and is in the process of being implemented" to ensure equal achievement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with clear procedures that are "well understood and followed by staff."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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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