SchoolScoresSt Mary's Junior Mixed School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
St Mary's Way, Baldock, SG7 6HY
01462 892156 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 July 2022.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
35% — 29 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 43% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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.
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 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 32.8% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Lower than 57% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Lower than 5% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 10.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 15% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.8 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Baldock. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 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
- St Mary's Infants' School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St John Roman Catholic Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Garden City Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hillshott Infant School and Nursery 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pixmore Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lordship Farm Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grange Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northfields Infants and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Junior Mixed School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Junior Mixed School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 July 2022.
How did St Mary's Junior Mixed School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points below the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117385.
- 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.