St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
Stevenage, SG2 8QJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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96th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| 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 Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% of pupils achieved this, against a national median of 7%.
Getting in
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Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school communicate progress to parents between formal report dates?
What Ofsted said about St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, responding well to high staff expectations and demonstrating "extreme kindness" and care for one another. The inspection judges overall effectiveness as 'Good', with 'Outstanding' ratings for behaviour and personal development, noting that lessons are "free from disruption" and lunchtimes are filled with "happy and harmonious play."
Strengths
- Pupils are "extremely kind and caring," frequently helping each other, such as Year 6 librarians supporting younger readers.
- The school is "very effective in ensuring all pupils feel welcome and included," with staff removing barriers to club participation for all, including those with SEND.
- Early reading is taught well, with staff ensuring books are "closely matched to the sounds they have learned" so pupils become "fluent and capable readers."
- A "detailed and comprehensive personal development curriculum" teaches pupils about respect, empathy, and being responsible citizens.
- Staff have "highly positive relationships" with children in the early years, allowing them to effectively identify and fill knowledge gaps.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should refine aspects of the curriculum that are "still in the process of being updated" so pupils build "in-depth knowledge" in all subjects.
- Ensure children in the early years are "fully prepared for all subjects in Year 1," as some currently lack detailed knowledge needed for the next stage of learning.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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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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