What is Thundridge Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Thundridge Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

What does the admissions demand data show for Thundridge Church of England Primary School?

Thundridge Church of England Primary School recorded 14 first-choice applications and 15 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.9 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Thundridge Church of England Primary School offer SEND support?

DfE data for Thundridge Church of England Primary School lists these SEND need or provision categories: Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, Other Difficulty/Disability. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

Thundridge Church of England Primary School

East Hertfordshire, SG12 0SY

Parent reviews

Pupils: 91
Ages: 3–11
Gender: Mixed
School type: Voluntary controlled school

About

Thundridge Church of England Primary School is a state-funded primary school in East Hertfordshire, East of England, for pupils aged 3 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 91 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 120.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (13 Mar 2023). Admissions data records 14 first-preference applications and 15 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Reporting periods vary by source — Methodology.

School Rating

Classpot Rating

Thundridge Church of England Primary School does not have a Classpot Rating for 2024/25. Both required datasets could not be matched to this school’s current record. Not rated does not mean low performing.

NAAcademic results

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAAttendance

A component score is not available because this school could not be included in the comparison group with both academic results and attendance data. Missing data are not a low score.

NAPupil progress

Not available for 2024/25

DfE did not publish KS1-to-KS2 progress measures for 2024/25 because the required KS1 assessments were cancelled during the pandemic. Progress would compare pupils’ outcomes with those of pupils with similar earlier attainment.

Pupil progress is not included in this version of Classpot Rating. Its absence does not reduce the school’s score.

Methodology and official sources

Contact Information

01920462642 www.thundridge.herts.sch.uk

Ermine Street, Thundridge, Ware, Herts, East Hertfordshire, SG12 0SY

Mrs Sarah Bridgman

Details

School Type: Primary (State)
Age Range: 3 to 11 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Establishment type: Voluntary controlled school
Local Authority: Hertfordshire
Nursery Classes: Yes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Good

Based on 13 Mar 2023 · Legacy grading · Open inspection report ↗

Inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Quality of education	Good
Behaviour & attitudes	Good
Personal development	Good
Leadership & management	Good
Early years provision	Good

Previous inspection · 7 Mar 2013Legacy grading · Good

Previous inspection judgements
Area	Judgement
Overall effectiveness	Good
Leadership & management	Good

Published 14 Jun 2023.

Ofsted legacy grades; compare inspection dates and frameworks.

Catchment & distance

Distance unavailable; check admission criteria with the school or council.

Admissions

Application dates · 2027/28 entry
Measure	Value
School’s local authority	Hertfordshire
Applications open	September 2026
Application deadline	15 January 2027
National offer day	16 April 2027

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Admissions demand · 2026/27
Measure	Value
Offers made on National Offer Day	15
First-preference applications	14
Applications (all preferences)	42
First-preference offers	13

Source: Published admissions data; follow each measure’s labelled basis, including all preferences where shown.

School performance

KS2 results are not available in this profile.

Students and teachers

18.6 pupils per qualified teacher

2025/26 · Full-time equivalent teachers, not class size.

Students

Number of pupilsPeriod not recorded: 91
School capacityPeriod not recorded: 120
Free school meals (FSM)2025/26: 13.2%
English as an additional language (EAL)2025/26: 3.3%
Attendance2024/25: 94.49%
Persistent absence (10% or more of sessions)2024/25: 16.36%

Classes & attendance

Average class size2025/26: 22.8
Suspensions per 100 pupils2024/25: 0
Suspensions (count)2024/25: 0
Permanent exclusions per 100 pupils2024/25: 0
Permanent exclusions (count)2024/25: 0

More pupil data

Absence breakdown
Measure	Value
Authorised absence2024/25	4.18%
Unauthorised absence2024/25	1.33%

Ethnic background · 2025/26
Group	Pupils
White British	89%
White other	4.4%
Mixed	2.2%
Asian	2.2%
Black	0%
Other	2.2%

DfE school, census, workforce, absence and exclusion data; periods vary, and missing values are not zero.

Published SEND Data

Mental Health
Speech & Language
Hearing
Learning Difficulty
Other

DfE data; confirm current support with the school's SENCO.

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FAQ about Thundridge Church of England Primary School

Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.

Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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