SchoolScoresHertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Calton Avenue, Hertford, SG14 2EP
01992 583105 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2019.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 December 2024: Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hertford comparisons use the 12 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Hertford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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. Hertford figures pool parents at the Hertford 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
5 pupils in this year group.
Only 5 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 32 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
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 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 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 49.6% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.4% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. 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 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 13% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 12 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Hollybush Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mill Mead Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertford Prep 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Duncombe School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bengeo Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abel Smith School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Morgans Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wheatcroft Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 December 2024, Ofsted found some aspects were not as strong as at the last graded inspection.
How did Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School?
94% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 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 117397.
- 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.