St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Rickmansworth, WD3 8HD · Hertfordshire · primary school
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44th 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 — 8.8/10 against 3,445 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 28.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 28.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. 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 (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 275 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who are working towards the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing an over-capacity situation?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
St Peter’s Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "caring place with a distinctive family ethos." Pupils are happy, safe, and well-behaved, thriving under high expectations particularly in reading and mathematics. However, the quality of work in some foundation subjects does not yet reflect pupils' full potential for building knowledge.
Strengths
- The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils are "thoughtful and caring" and look out for one another.
- Teaching in English and mathematics is "well organised," with leaders effectively evaluating and refining the curriculum to improve outcomes.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive accurate identification and inclusive support, allowing them to access the same activities as their peers.
- Creative approaches to personal development, such as the 'Wise Owls' role and school council elections, support pupils’ understanding of democracy and positive attitudes.
- Staff report high job satisfaction, appreciating the care taken with their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the way pupils complete work makes it difficult to build on previous learning, resulting in work that is "not always as good as it could be."
- The school must review curriculum planning and organisation in these areas to ensure all subjects enable pupils to produce high-quality work that builds on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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