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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Northchurch, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3QZ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.2 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
225
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 77% nationally. While 53% of students meet the expected standard, only 10% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, it is a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider the school's performance in raising higher achievers.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2014Older 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%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.4%
White Other7.6%
Mixed Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Location
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51.77022, -0.58927 · HP4 3QZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117424
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarys916.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2014.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch a good school?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch scores 36.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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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