Stapleford Primary School
Hertford, SG14 3NB · Hertfordshire · primary school
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121st 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 3,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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) 2023/24 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stapleford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0%, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Choir, Wellbeing, Gardening, Art & Craft, Playground Games, Construction, Dance, and French clubs. Sports include Football, Tag Rugby, Netball, Multi-skills, Rounders, and Athletics. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 82 pupils against a stated capacity of 96. 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 expected standard? What specific activities are included in the Wellbeing Club?
What Ofsted said about Stapleford Primary School
Overview
Stapleford Primary School is described as a “close-knit school, nestled in the countryside” where pupils feel “happy and safe.” Leaders have developed a curriculum that helps pupils build a “rich store of knowledge,” supported by strong community involvement and effective early years provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-thought-through,” with staff using resourceful methods like upcycling items and securing grants to enhance facilities.
- Pupils “get along famously,” demonstrating “calm conduct and polite manners” while respecting personal boundaries.
- Early years staff effectively build children’s language skills, and parents appreciate clear information about upcoming learning, such as “tricky” words.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “typically thrive,” benefiting from staff patience and external partner support.
- A “wide-ranging personal development programme” includes extra-curricular clubs and activities that promote strong ties with the local community.
Areas to improve
- Staff should more effectively use training to check pupils’ learning, ensuring they “spotting readily when to adjust their teaching” to correct misconceptions.
- The school must revise its approach to attendance to address “persistent absenteeism” for some pupils, ensuring they attend regularly and benefit from education.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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