Spellbrook CofE Primary School
Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4BA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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257th 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 — 4.7/10 against 3,954 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| 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.
Spellbrook CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 20.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are offered during the lunchtime break? How does the new inspection framework affect daily teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Spellbrook CofE Primary School
Overview
Spellbrook CofE Primary School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils feel valued and safe. The report states that the school meets the "expected standard" across all inspection categories, with leaders actively addressing areas for improvement following recent changes in leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in phonics, with results continuing to "exceed national averages," and make clear progress in building knowledge across the curriculum.
- The school maintains a "calm and orderly" environment where staff have high expectations, and pupils trust adults to resolve any concerns regarding bullying or unkind behaviour.
- Leaders have introduced a new inclusion charter and provide effective training, ensuring adaptations are applied well to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Staff closely monitor attendance and intervene early, working with families to remove barriers, while pick-up and drop-off systems help ensure punctuality.
- Pupils enjoy a broad personal development programme, including leadership roles and clubs, which helps them develop confidence, independence, and social skills.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "teaching approaches, adaptations to learning and the inclusion charter are applied consistently and effectively across the curriculum," as implementation currently varies in a few subjects.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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