The Wroxham School
Potters Bar, EN6 3DJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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83rd 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 — 7.6/10 against 3,869 of them, against 8.0/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Wroxham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 242. 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 in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the upper years? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Wroxham School
Overview
The Wroxham School is described as a place where pupils are "enthusiastic and interested learners" who "like to work hard." Leaders have implemented major curriculum and teaching changes that have positively impacted achievement, particularly in the early years, which are judged as "Outstanding."
Strengths
- Early years provision is "Outstanding," with children "exceptionally well supported" in developing communication and language skills.
- Staff have "strong subject knowledge" and effectively implement updated teaching approaches, helping pupils’ knowledge develop "securely."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported" through "precise, effective and targeted support."
- Reading is a high priority; children learn phonics from Reception and "make rapid progress," achieving well in Key Stage 1.
- Pupils demonstrate positive character development, learning resilience through initiatives like the school’s ‘secret agents’ and British Sign Language.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils have "gaps in their understanding of past knowledge" and do not consolidate learning as well as they could due to ongoing curriculum changes.
- The school needs to identify and address gaps in pupils’ "subject-specific vocabulary" that have not been fully addressed.
- A few middle leaders require further development to be "fully effective in their roles."
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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