St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
Kings Langley, WD4 9BS · Hertfordshire · primary school
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228th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,169 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 3.8/10 nationally. 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
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 Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Basketball, Cheerleading, Chess, Gym and Dance, Mad Science, and St Pauls Musical clubs, plus after-school tennis. Trips include visits to Kingswood and PGL. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 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 does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
Overview
St Paul’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "happy and welcoming" environment where "strong relationships are at the heart" of provision. Pupils "flourish" within a "close-knit family atmosphere," demonstrating high levels of respect, kindness, and engagement in their learning.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptionally well" behaviour, with bullying being "very rare" and a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" prevailing.
- The curriculum has received "renewed focus and direction," with subject leaders establishing a "more logical order" for knowledge from early years to Year 6.
- Teachers "quickly and skilfully address pupils’ misconceptions" and use methods to ensure "sticky learning," resulting in high-standard work.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have their needs "identified accurately" and "achieve well" through skilled adaptations.
- There is a "strong culture of reading," with staff effectively teaching phonics and providing "effective additional support" for those needing help.
Areas to improve
- Improvements to curriculum and assessment are "less established in some subjects than in others," meaning pupils do not benefit equally across all areas.
- The school should support subject leaders to continue refining planning, delivery, and assessment so these positive changes are "fully embedded in all subjects."
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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