SchoolScoresStapleford Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Church Lane, Stapleford, Hertford, SG14 3NB
01992 583341 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
26 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hertford comparisons use the 12 of its 14 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Hertford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 83% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 12 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertford. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 82% | 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. Hertford figures pool parents at the Hertford 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
4 pupils in this year group.
Only 4 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 105 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
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 | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 9th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 28% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.1% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Lower than 30% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 13% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.5 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 14 state primary schools in Hertford. Higher than 55% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bengeo Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2024
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Duncombe School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Mill Mead Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hollybush Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thundridge CofE Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Stapleford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stapleford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Stapleford Primary School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Stapleford Primary School?
92% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Stapleford Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Stapleford Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Stapleford Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 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 117455.
- 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.