William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin, SG4 9QB · Hertfordshire · primary school
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59th 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 1,163 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 7.4/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 62% | 5.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Ransom Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 419 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils during the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about William Ransom Primary School
Overview
William Ransom Primary is described as a "caring and happy school" where pupils enjoy attending and arrive "calm, settled and ready to learn." The report highlights that while behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are strong, the quality of education and leadership require improvement due to inconsistencies in supporting vulnerable pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "typically positive," with clear expectations consistently upheld and staff providing effective support when needed.
- The curriculum is "well structured," allowing pupils to build knowledge over time through opportunities to recap previous learning.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff providing "clear routines" and a "language-rich environment" that supports vocabulary development.
- Personal development is fostered through a wide range of clubs, pupil leadership roles, and a PSHE curriculum adapted to teach about local risks.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," with an open culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen strategic oversight of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to ensure individual needs are identified and lessons are adapted effectively.
- The school should ensure extra support programmes are appropriate and effective to close gaps in knowledge for pupils who are falling behind.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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