Weston Primary & Nursery School
Hitchin, SG4 7AG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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290th 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 3,899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.6/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weston Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Ukulele After School Club, receive Guitar Tutorials, and take Music Lessons. Sports include Football, Netball, and Bikability. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 120. 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 to move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the current cohort? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Weston Primary & Nursery School
Overview
Weston Primary & Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "kind and considerate" and "enthusiastic about their learning." Leaders have introduced an "ambitious and well designed" new curriculum that clearly outlines knowledge progression, supported by effective teaching in core subjects and strong routines that ensure pupils feel safe and respected.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, with bullying being "rare" and staff dealing with incidents "quickly."
- Reading is "rewarded and celebrated," with targeted support helping pupils who fall behind to "catch up quickly."
- Teachers are "well trained" in reading, mathematics, and some foundation subjects, using consistent lesson structures to check understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "quickly and effectively identified" and receive appropriate support to learn alongside peers.
- Early years provision is strong, with children demonstrating "positive learning behaviours" and making a "successful transition to key stage 1."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as history, "pupils have gaps in their knowledge" because teachers do not teach all the outlined curriculum content.
- Leaders should continue providing training to develop teacher expertise in these subjects to ensure pupils learn the necessary knowledge for future learning steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing how to report concerns, which are acted on "appropriately and in a timely manner."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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