Sheredes Primary School
Hoddesdon, EN11 8LL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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22nd 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1/10 among them, against 8.7/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Sheredes Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.1 out of 10 among them, against 8.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Cross Country, Football, Netball, Tag Rugby, and Athletics. Music lessons cover Guitar, Piano, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Recorder, Violin, and Cello. Trips include visits to PGL Liddington and Wiltshire.
Getting in
The published school roll is 456 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Sheredes Primary School
Overview
Sheredes Primary School is described as a place where “the highest ambitions for all pupils” are realised through a “diverse, rich curriculum.” The report highlights that every pupil benefits from an “outstanding quality of education,” driven by a shared commitment to school values and rigorous academic expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” providing pupils with a “strong, growing body of knowledge” and clear links to international themes.
- Staff demonstrate “consistently strong knowledge” and are skilled at identifying barriers to learning, creating “precise plans” for tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Reading is given “very high priority,” with staff ensuring pupils gain confidence to “read fluently” and develop a passion for reading for pleasure.
- Pupils exhibit “impressive levels of self-control” and respect, resulting in classrooms that are “environments of focused, purposeful learning.”
- Governors maintain “robust oversight of resources” and champion “diversity and inclusion,” ensuring high-quality experiences for all.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders establishing a “strong culture of safeguarding” and acting “swiftly and with determination” to ensure pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 95% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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