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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

East Hertfordshire, SG12 7BTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
#9,897
of 13,686 nationally

About Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery in East Hertfordshire is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, with a Church of England character. It is running very close to capacity, with 323 pupils against a school capacity of 330. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting a more diverse intake than some of its local peers. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 101 applications for 44 places, making it oversubscribed with an oversubscription ratio of 2.3. Of those applications, 41 were first-preference choices, and all 41 received offers, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a good chance of securing a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressNew Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire, SG12 7BT
HeadteacherRob Getley
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils323
Free School Meals (FSM)17.2%
School Capacity323 / 330 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomSports HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

SwimmingCricketAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChoirChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.