Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LU · Essex · primary school
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381st of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 1.3/10 against 2,559 of them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Club, Maths Club, Art Club, and Choir, participate in multisports, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 62 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 who are not reaching the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the multisports programme? How does the after-school club structure its daily schedule?
What Ofsted said about Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils are generally happy and enjoy attending school, with early years provision rated as ‘Good’. However, the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are all judged as ‘Requires improvement’. The report highlights inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and behaviour management, though personal development and safeguarding are effective.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Good’, with ‘well-designed activities’ that support children’s learning and prepare them well for Year 1.
- Reading is a priority; phonics is taught ‘effectively’ and pupils ‘achieve well’ in this area, enjoying a wide variety of books.
- Personal development is ‘Good’, with pupils benefiting from roles like prefects and opportunities to manage their emotions and showcase talents.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, creating an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
- Attendance has improved, with the school working closely with parents to overcome barriers to attendance.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in key stages 1 and 2 is not delivered consistently; teachers must ensure activities help pupils ‘remember and apply important knowledge’.
- The new behaviour policy is not fully effective; staff must implement it ‘consistently well’ to reduce disruption and disrespect.
- Strategic priorities and planned improvements are unclear; the school needs to strengthen ‘strategic leadership and governance’ to ensure timely improvements.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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