SchoolScoresEdwinstree CofE Middle School
Voluntary controlled school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, SG9 9AW
01763 271446 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2018.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 18 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
165 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hertfordshire comparisons use the 51 of its 82 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 31 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 42nd highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 44% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 44th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 82 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 50 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 77% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 137 parents who had raised a concern 41st highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 39% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 78% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 44th highest of 51 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 32% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
120 pupils in this year group.
43% — 21 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 19 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 43% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 61% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 46th highest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 18% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 17.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 50th highest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 79th highest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 15.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 19th lowest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6% | 21.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 47th lowest of 81 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 13.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 44th lowest of 81 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 67% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.21% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 81 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 86% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 81 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 69th highest of 82 state secondary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 13% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 12.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- Freman College 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 53% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Edwinstree CofE Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Edwinstree CofE Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 18 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Would parents recommend Edwinstree CofE Middle School?
71% of the 165 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Edwinstree CofE Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117554.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.