St Giles' CofE Primary School
Potters Bar, EN6 3PE · Hertfordshire · primary school
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331st 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 — 0.7/10 against 2,230 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Giles' CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 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 (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 83 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How does the new Ofsted report card affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Giles' CofE Primary School
Overview
St Giles' CofE Primary School is described as a "happy, family-like" village school where pupils feel safe and have a "strong sense of belonging." While the school has undergone "significant turbulence in leadership and staffing" since the last inspection, leaders have restored trust and implemented an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum." The report highlights that while current pupils are making good progress, historical weaknesses have left some older pupils with "gaps in their knowledge" in core subjects.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated at a "Strong standard," with a "comprehensive and highly inclusive provision" including a well-planned PSHE curriculum.
- Pupils demonstrate "respect, kindness, honesty, courage and perseverance," resulting in "calm" classrooms where bullying is "extremely rare."
- Leaders provide "excellent pastoral support," using their "extensive knowledge of pupils" to anticipate needs and ensure inclusion for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Staff are "confident in their subject knowledge" and explain content clearly, with a "sharp focus on language development" in the early years.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure "gaps in pupils’ foundational knowledge close rapidly," particularly in phonics and mathematics, to improve achievement.
- Leaders should ensure the "consistent use of formative assessment" to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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