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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
- Primary
- Northchurch HP4 3QZ
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils make good progress in all year groups in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Standards are well-above average by Year 4.
Areas Needing Improvement: More-able pupils need more challenging work to make rapid progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils attain well-above expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Regular progress checks and planned next steps for students falling behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school, are keen to learn, and their behaviour is good.
Support for SEND Pupils: The needs of SEND students are identified quickly with appropriate support arranged. They achieve well and make good progress.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff manage bullying well, and incidents are rare and dealt with rigorously.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. Attendance is well above average.
Parent Feedback: Most parents believe that behaviour is good and their children enjoy school.
Parental Involvement: Governors are actively involved and several are frequent visitors to the school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils appreciate 'millions' of after-school clubs and educational trips.
Outdoor Facilities: Children experience well-planned teaching in a stimulating environment inside and outside.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants know pupils well and have excellent relationships.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is consistently good, leading to high performance in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have an accurate view of teaching quality and regularly check it.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High staff turnover previously impacted pupils' progress, but stability has improved recently.
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About Us
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 219 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 70% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To foster a lifelong love of learning in a compassionate, welcoming, Christian environment where we can collaborate to learn, grow, and serve. By working together, we will make it possible for all of the community's children and adults to live fully while "shining brighter and brighter." We are proud to help the entire community. 4:18 in Proverbs. To be the best at whatever we do for the youth and adults in our community. By inspiring teaching and learning through love and faith, you may deliver the greatest standards of academic performance. Establish a setting where each student in the school can thrive, realise their full potential, and experience success. Encourage all kids to use their gifts and abilities for the good of their peers, the larger community, and the environment we all share. Tolerance, acceptance, and respect should be promoted across our community and be firmly rooted in Christian and British values. Encourage a genuine relationship between the local community, the school, the parents, the parish, the governors, and the diocese. This is the main reason we exist and how we will achieve our objective.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 51福利导航 grade |
C+
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B-
|
C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.1 | - | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 111 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 109 | 107 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 109 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 15 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 21% 9 | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 4 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 2 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 21 | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -2.6 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 109 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 33% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.1 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Local authority ratio 18 : 1