SchoolScoresSt Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
The Common, Chipperfield, Kings Langley, WD4 9BS
01923 262340 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 February 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 6 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
107 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hertfordshire comparisons use the 214 of its 398 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 184 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 | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 88th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 124th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 68th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 32nd highest of 182 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern Joint 61st highest of 209 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 42nd highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 89% | 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. Hertfordshire figures pool parents at the Hertfordshire 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
29 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points below the Hertfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 62 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
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 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Higher than 6% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.0% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Kings Langley. 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
- Sarratt CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kings Langley Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bovingdon Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- Two Waters Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's CofE Primary School, Langleybury 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nash Mills CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chenies School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belswains Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 February 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield?
97% of the 107 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put St Paul's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield as their first choice for 29 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 26 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 117441.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.