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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Heath Drive, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0RL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
236
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance in key areas, achieving 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which places it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 2% of pupils reached the higher standard in these subjects, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, the school is better than 43% of its peers, suggesting a supportive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.7%
White Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Black Other1.7%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.82019, -0.03105 · SG12 0RL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117409
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.stmarys306.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School a good school?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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