St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ware, SG12 8BZ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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168th 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 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 5.3/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary 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%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a RightStart Breakfast Club, a Toasties Breakfast Club, an after-school club, and a choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 193 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
St Andrew’s Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. The inspection confirms that pupils enjoy attending and benefit from a "caring and nurturing environment" underpinned by the vision of ‘learning to love and love to learn’. Leaders have successfully addressed previous weaknesses in national test outcomes, ensuring most pupils now meet high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and stimulating," helping pupils to "think like experts" across subjects such as history, geography, and science.
- Reading and phonics are prioritised effectively; children learn to read consistently well from Reception, with skilled staff providing targeted support for those with gaps.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and receive skilful adaptations, enabling them to "successfully learn the same knowledge as their peers."
- Behaviour is described as "exceptionally well," creating a "friendly and welcoming atmosphere" where pupils are kind to each other and do not disrupt learning.
- The early years provide a "strong start" through firmly established routines and strong adult relationships that develop vocabulary and thinking.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must implement agreed approaches for checking pupils’ understanding consistently during lessons to prevent misconceptions from being carried forward.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 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.
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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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