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Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Street, Sheering, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7LU, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
86
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 86, this primary school offers a close-knit environment, but it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 50% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, the school ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected attainment, though it has not achieved any higher standards. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 64% expressing happiness, indicating room for growth in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (22 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Progress is communicated
86%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
73%
School keeps me informed
68%
I'd recommend this school
64%
School supports development
64%
Behaviour is good
59%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.0%
Gypsy/Roma3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
White Irish1.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Location
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51.80425, 0.18479 · CM22 7LU
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN115099
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.sheering.essex.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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