Explore other schools in this area
See every school around AL9 6HD on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
School Lane, Essendon, Hertfordshire, AL9 6HD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.6 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
80
Capacity
115
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 99% nationally. However, only 17% of pupils meet the expected standard in combined subjects, and just 8% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in overall academic outcomes. The school serves a small community of 80 pupils, which may foster a close-knit environment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode AL9 6HD — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 23 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 17% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.3%
Gypsy/Roma15.0%
Mixed Other6.3%
White Other6.3%
Asian Indian5.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Location
Loading map…
51.76172, -0.15009 · AL9 6HD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117393
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.essendon.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2013.
Is Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School a good school?
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School scores 7.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near AL9 6HD?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near AL9 6HD with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.