St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Ware, SG12 9SE · Hertfordshire · primary school
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249th 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 — 3.6/10 against 3,348 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached 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 (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening, Poetry, Stay & Play, Mindful Doodling, Street Dance, and Gymnastics/Ballet/Cheer clubs. Sports include Football, Hockey, and Netball, while the Choir provides musical opportunities. An after-school club is available for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 155 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 expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, describing it as a "safe space" where they take pride in their work. The inspection found that the school is "successfully steering itself through a period of change," with a curriculum that logically builds knowledge and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy reading" and secure the skills needed for fluency, with timely interventions helping those who find reading tricky to "catch up quickly."
- The curriculum "logically builds pupils’ knowledge over time," allowing learners to use prior learning effectively in subjects like mathematics and history.
- Staff address misconceptions before teaching new content, and pupils demonstrate strong behaviour, referring to the school as a "harmonious place to learn and play in."
- Older pupils take on leadership roles and contribute positively to school life through activities such as sports clubs, choir, and fundraising.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and staff are positive about their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The detail and depth of knowledge expected in some curriculum areas are "not explicit enough," limiting how well pupils deepen their understanding.
- Checks on learning are "not as consistent or robust as they could be," meaning some pupils do not receive sufficient opportunity to extend their learning.
- Some staff are still getting to grips with using checks on learning to adapt teaching, resulting in instances where pupils are set work they can already do.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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