SchoolScoresSt Mary's Voluntary Controlled CofE Junior School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Heath Drive, Ware, SG12 0RL
01920 463641 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 July 2023.
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.
65% — about the same as the Hertfordshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 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. | 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 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.0% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 7.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 15 state primary schools in Ware. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Ware. 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
- Kingshill Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priors Wood Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thundridge CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Wheatcroft Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Puller Memorial, CofE, Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bengeo Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Voluntary Controlled CofE Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2023.
How did St Mary's Voluntary Controlled CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117409.
- 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.