Sarratt Church of England Primary School
Rickmansworth, WD3 6AS · Hertfordshire · primary school
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64th 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 — 8.1/10 against 3,809 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sarratt Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 20.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a netball club and learn violin, singing, clarinet, flute, piano, saxophone, or drumming. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 163 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Sarratt Church of England Primary School
Overview
Sarratt Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils live and breathe ‘The Sarratt Way’ guided by the values of creativity, courage, and compassion. Leaders, staff, and pupils work hard to realise the motto, ‘small school, big heart, huge aspirations’, with pupils typically meeting adults’ high expectations and demonstrating exceptional kindness. The school fosters a caring community where pupils are safe, well-behaved, and engaged in a broad curriculum that includes frequent trips and local resources.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exceptional compassion’, treating others well and taking pride in keeping the school ‘spick and span’.
- Behaviour is excellent, supported by clear expectations and rewards such as the ‘golden book’ and weekly prize draws for kindness.
- The curriculum provides ‘helpful specificity’, ensuring pupils remember what they learn, particularly in mathematics where they are ‘very confident in their recall of facts’.
- Staff go ‘above and beyond’ for pupils’ wider development, offering a rich extra-curricular programme including sports competitions and creative workshops.
- Leaders work carefully to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they make ‘suitable progress from their respective starting points’.
Areas to improve
- Staff teaching of phonics does not provide enough opportunity for weaker readers to revise sounds, hindering their progress; leaders must ensure staff receive appropriate training and guidance.
- Assessment of pupils joining mid-year lacks rigour, causing some to go ‘under the radar’ and not achieve as highly as they should; a clear system for reviewing and using assessment is required.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust checks on adults, regular staff training, and swift action taken to ensure vulnerable pupils receive suitable support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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