SchoolScoresClore Shalom School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Jewish
Hugo Gryn Way, Shenley, WD7 9BL
01923 855631 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 January 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
99 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hertfordshire comparisons use the 214 of its 398 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 184 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 67th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 75th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 51st highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 23 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 75th highest of 182 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 209 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 24 parents of children with SEND Joint 25th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 71% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 52nd highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 53%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hertfordshire figures pool parents at the Hertfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
68% — 4 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Jewish school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 394th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 1% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 172nd highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 204th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 44% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 368th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 84th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 80% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 79th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 288th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 25% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 330th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 311th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 20% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.6 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 302nd highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 23% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.1 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 104th highest of 381 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 78% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shenley Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Lodge School 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bowmansgreen Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- London Colney Primary and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newberries Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Infant and Nursery School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Parkside Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Park Street CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertsmere Jewish Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Clore Shalom School's Ofsted rating?
Clore Shalom School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Clore Shalom School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Clore Shalom School?
96% of the 99 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Clore Shalom School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Clore Shalom School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Clore Shalom School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 131456.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.