SchoolScoresWidford School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Ware Road, Widford, Widford School, Widford Herts, SG12 8RE
01279 842681 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 June 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 25 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
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 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 209 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 55%). 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
8 pupils in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
63% — about the same as 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 | 63% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 9 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (73%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 30 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 131st highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 9th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 327th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 331st lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 292nd lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. 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 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. 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 Joint 160th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 53% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.9 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 107th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 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
- Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- High Wych CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Widford School's Ofsted rating?
Widford School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Widford School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Widford School?
100% of the 26 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Widford School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Widford School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Widford School as their first choice for 9 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 8 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 117176.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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