Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ware, SG11 1AZ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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276th 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 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 45 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while implementing these improvements?
What Ofsted said about Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Puller Memorial are “treated with kindness” and feel “valued” within a calm, orderly environment. The school has responded effectively to previous concerns, establishing high-quality curriculum plans and strong relationships with families. Leaders have prioritised mental health and reading, ensuring pupils are well-supported and engaged in their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils “read confidently, regularly and widely,” benefiting from a secure foundation in phonics and a “love of reading” promoted from the start.
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly” due to a “well-embedded restorative approach,” with incidents of poor behaviour being “extremely rare.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “carefully assessed and tailored,” ensuring they are “fully engaged with their learning.”
- Personal development is supported through well-structured programmes, including the ‘storm break’ programme for mental health and age-appropriate lessons on tolerance.
- Staff are “skilful in teaching most subjects,” such as reading, mathematics, science and art, following targeted training.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure training programmes are delivered so staff have the necessary subject expertise for all subjects, particularly regarding the “precision of assessment in Reception” and the development of writing.
- The school needs to provide more wide-ranging enrichment opportunities, such as clubs and school teams, so pupils can “develop their talents and interests fully.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust pre-employment checks, regular staff training, and a culture where pupils feel they “always have someone they can talk to.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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