St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Kings Langley, WD4 8RJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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39th 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 — 9.5/10 against 4,223 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join an after-school choir and participate in OPAL activities, House Festivals Week, and competitive sporting events. Music instruction covers steel pans, keyboard, drums, flute, clarinet, and guitar. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like during House Festivals Week?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Overview
St Paul’s Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are "very happy to belong" and benefit from "high expectations for their learning and behaviour." The school provides an "engaging curriculum" enriched by trips and theme days, fostering confident, independent learners who are "polite, kind and caring."
Strengths
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and "explain things clearly," using frequent checks to ensure pupils "revisit learning regularly to practise what they have learned."
- The "well-planned reading curriculum" ensures children start reading early, with teachers promptly addressing misconceptions and matching books to ability for those learning phonics.
- Staff "skilfully enable pupils with SEND to access the same curriculum as their peers," providing effective adaptations and working closely with external specialists.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of experiences for their wider development, including "pupil leadership opportunities" and activities that help them understand their "roles as citizens of modern Britain."
- Governors have an "accurate understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the school" and provide necessary challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders must "set out clearly what are the most important aspects of the curriculum" so teachers teach key content and pupils retain it.
- Leaders must ensure older pupils who have completed phonics have books "better matched to their stage of reading" to improve fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders placing a "high priority on keeping pupils safe" and staff being "alert to changes in pupils’ behaviour as a sign of harm."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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