Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Nr Buntingford, SG9 0QS · Hertfordshire · primary school
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260th 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,557 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club, participate in swimming and Paralympic sports, and attend residential trips to the Olympic Park. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 22 pupils against a stated capacity of 101. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the residential trip to the Olympic Park? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Sandon Junior Mixed and Infant School
Overview
The report describes a small village school where pupils feel safe, valued, and part of a close-knit community. While attendance has improved and personal development is strong, the school faces challenges in delivering the curriculum consistently due to staffing instability. Consequently, pupils are not yet securing the knowledge and skills needed for complex learning, limiting their academic progress.
Strengths
- Attendance has improved and now sits "above the national average," with targeted support for those who do not attend regularly.
- Pupils are "friendly, respectful and positive," forming effective relationships with staff and showing high levels of mutual respect.
- A wide personal development programme helps pupils understand diversity, debate ethical issues, and contribute to "fundamental British values."
- Leaders provide a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities, including sports, arts, and careers events, ensuring all pupils can participate.
- Parents and carers speak positively about the school, valuing the "nurturing environment" and the care leaders show towards their children.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have a shared understanding of the curriculum and deliver it effectively, as current inconsistencies limit what pupils know and remember.
- Staff need to make effective use of assessment strategies to identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning, particularly for those with special educational needs.
- Guidance and individual support plans must be carefully followed and reviewed to ensure pupils’ learning is supported appropriately and they move on swiftly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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