SchoolScoresSt Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Tower Hill, Much Hadham, SG10 6DL
01279 842626 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 February 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 19 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
70% — 6 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 70% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 20 |
| Of those, offered a place | 20 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 39 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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. 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 253rd highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 355th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 386th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 363rd highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 173rd lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 142nd lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 240th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 194th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 208th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 129th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 62% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 186th highest of 381 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 57% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.4% | 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
- Widford School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Little Hadham Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Manor Fields Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 February 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 20 families put St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 24 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 20 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 117444.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.