Round Diamond Primary School
Stevenage, SG1 6NH · Hertfordshire · primary school
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19th 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 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Round Diamond Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 436 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 aiming for the higher standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Round Diamond Primary School
Overview
Round Diamond Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education with a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum. Pupils are described as polite, friendly, and confident, thriving in an environment that prioritises their personal development and academic success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "exceptionally well designed" and builds effectively on pupils’ knowledge, with staff possessing strong subject expertise.
- Reading is a clear priority, with phonics taught "exceptionally well" from the early years, leading to fluent readers who develop inference and deduction skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified swiftly and achieve well across the curriculum through tailored support and resources.
- A "very well-thought-through personal development programme" fosters independence, resilience, and community engagement through residential visits and local projects.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders actively considering workload and well-being, ensuring the school continues to go "from strength to strength."
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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