Potten End CofE Primary School
Berkhamsted, HP4 2QY · Hertfordshire · primary school
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212nd 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 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 41% | 1.50 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 26% | 1.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Potten End CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%. 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 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 improve attainment in the areas highlighted by the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Potten End CofE Primary School
Overview
Potten End Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place where pupils are valued and well cared for. The report highlights a happy community where pupils enjoy learning in calm classrooms, supported by staff who effectively manage behaviour and foster respect.
Strengths
- Pupils are valued and well cared for, enjoying a "happy community" where they follow values of ‘friendship’ and ‘respect’.
- The curriculum has been evaluated and improved, with subject plans in many areas being clear and logically sequenced to support gradual understanding.
- Teachers know their subjects well and adjust lessons to address gaps in pupils’ understanding, particularly following missed learning due to the pandemic.
- A well-sequenced reading curriculum supports pupils to learn to read, with adults well trained to help those who find reading tricky.
- Staff are considerate of workload and well-being, and leaders have managed curriculum changes without increasing staff burden.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, important knowledge is not clear or sequenced as well as in stronger subjects, meaning pupils do not make as much progress as they should.
- Leaders need to ensure all curriculum plans sequence knowledge in a logical order and have assessment closely linked to the knowledge taught.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where all staff are well trained to spot risks and clear processes exist for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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