SchoolScoresReedings Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Bullfields, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9DD
01279 722578 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2014.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
148 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Sawbridgeworth comparisons use the 3 of its 4 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Sawbridgeworth | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 97% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 97% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 88% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 98 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 95% | 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. Sawbridgeworth figures pool parents at the Sawbridgeworth 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
60 pupils in this year group.
77% — 13 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 23% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Lower than 92% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 93% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools in Sawbridgeworth. Higher than 40% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 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
- Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Mandeville Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spellbrook CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Wych CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sheering CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Hallingbury CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harlowbury Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hatfield Heath Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Churchgate CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harlow 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Reedings Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Reedings Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Reedings Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Reedings Junior School?
99% of the 148 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Reedings Junior 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 117280.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.