SchoolScoresThe Thomas Coram CofE School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Swing Gate Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 2RP
01442 866757 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 June 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
80 pupils in this year group.
68% — 4 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 83% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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. 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 3rd highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.8% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.9% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Lower than 39% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Lower than 59% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Berkhamsted. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 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
- Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022
- Victoria CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected
- Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenway Primary and Nursery School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridgewater Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Potten End CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2010), confirmed 2022 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chesham Preparatory School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Thomas Coram CofE School's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Coram CofE School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 June 2023.
How did The Thomas Coram CofE School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117559.
- 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.