St Mary's Junior Mixed School
Baldock, SG7 6HY · Hertfordshire · primary school
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296th 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 — 1.0/10 against 2,204 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Junior Mixed School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Orchestra, Tag Rugby, Netball, Football, Multi-Sports and Gymnastics clubs. The school offers I-Rock, Bikeability and swimming lessons. Trips include visits to the Natural History Museum, Knebworth House, Cuffley Camp, PGL Caythorpe, Celtic Harmony and Guru Nanak Gurdwara. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 174 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 were taken following the 2022 inspection to maintain the Good rating? How do you structure the transition to secondary school for Year 6 pupils?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Junior Mixed School
Overview
St Mary’s Junior Mixed School is described as a “happy school where pupils enjoy learning,” underpinned by the ethos of ‘Care, believe, succeed’. The report states that the overall effectiveness is Good, with pupils demonstrating positive attitudes, strong relationships with adults, and a sense of safety. Leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” that helps pupils build knowledge over time, particularly in reading, where standards have improved significantly.
Strengths
- Pupils are “welcoming and eager to share all the good things about their school,” displaying polite, friendly, and caring behaviour.
- Leaders have “prioritised improving standards of reading,” with staff expertise ensuring most pupils read “fluently and with confidence.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs “accurately identified” and “achieve well,” with parents noting they help children to ‘thrive’ and ‘flourish’.
- The personal development curriculum effectively teaches British values, tolerance, and respect, with pupils participating in school elections.
- Governors and leaders work collaboratively, with governors having the expertise to “hold leaders to account” and support staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently check pupils’ understanding or identify misconceptions quickly enough in some subjects, meaning gaps in knowledge are not always addressed promptly.
- There are “too few opportunities for pupils to take on roles of responsibility,” as the planned curriculum for developing leadership skills is not fully implemented for all pupils.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding shared by all adults” and robust systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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