Peartree Spring Primary School
Stevenage, SG2 9GG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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160th 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 — 5.6/10 against 3,948 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| 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.
Peartree Spring Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 626 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Peartree Spring Primary School
Overview
Peartree Spring Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "happy, warm and calm place to learn in." Pupils feel part of the ‘Peartree family’, behave very well, and are "accepting and respectful of each other’s differences." The school fosters a strong sense of community where pupils feel safe, trusted, and inspired to achieve their ambitions.
Strengths
- Pupils are "very happy at school" and demonstrate high levels of loyalty, kindness, and trust in adults.
- Teachers teach early reading "expertly," creating confident and eager readers through effective routines and resources.
- Early years provision is a strength, with children making a "very positive start to school" as confident, independent learners.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who "achieve well" and join lessons with their friends.
- Governors and leaders work effectively together, taking staff workload into account when planning school improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is sufficiently detailed in all subjects, as they are currently "not clear enough about the most important knowledge" in a small number of areas, leading to gaps in pupil retention.
- Leaders and teachers must ensure that pupils in the early stages of learning to read have books that "match the sounds and words that they are confident in reading" to improve fluency and confidence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify concerns quickly and leaders working effectively with other agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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