Windermere Primary School
St. Albans, AL1 5QP · Hertfordshire · primary school
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283rd 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 — 3.4/10 against 1,726 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windermere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Choir, Coding, Rock band sessions, and Piano lessons, alongside Archery, Football, and Netball. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 134 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Windermere Primary School
Overview
This is a "welcoming school, where pupils are happy and feel safe," with "generally calm and respectful" behaviour. However, the "quality of education remains inconsistent" due to staffing challenges and uneven curriculum delivery, meaning "not all pupils are as well prepared as they could be for the next stage of their education."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for engaging, hands-on learning, particularly in science and history.
- Staff provide clear routines that facilitate a "calm learning environment" and positive relationships.
- The reading curriculum is "well designed," with effective strategies to help early readers catch up.
- Pupils show empathy and care about global issues, supported by a "wide range of clubs and enrichment activities."
- Staff work closely with families to address attendance barriers, leading to improvements for previously absent pupils.
Areas to improve
- Early reading provision, particularly in the early years, is not entirely effective, with books not always matched to pupils’ phonics knowledge.
- The early years curriculum is not delivered well enough across all areas, limiting foundational skill development.
- Teaching is not always adapted sufficiently to meet the individual learning needs of pupils with SEND.
- Assessment is not used purposefully enough to check understanding and monitor curriculum impact.
- Staff do not consistently maintain high expectations for the quality of pupils’ work.
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 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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