Spellbrook CofE Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Spellbrook CofE Primary School.

Bishop'S Stortford, CM234BA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
58.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 69.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 November 2021
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
London Road
Spellbrook
Bishop'S Stortford, CM234BA
Phone
1279723204
Website
spellbrook.herts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117405
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
London Road, Spellbrook, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 4BA
Website
www.spellbrook.herts.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
120 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
117
Free School Meals
22.4% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (2 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
69.0 (+10.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 109.0
2023 107.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Spellbrook CofE Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 109.0
2024 105.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
117 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Flourishing in Love and Learning"

Gospel values of love and respect for all

Spellbrook is a voluntary controlled Church of England Primary School.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Carly Cousins expresses excitement to lead Spellbrook and wishes to build a happy, nurturing, and successful school with families and staff.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club

Facilities

Woodland with outdoor learning hut Wildflower meadow with activity path Large field Playground with trim trail Multi Use Games Area with an all weather surface On-site pond

Curriculum Highlights

Ambitious, broad, balanced, progressive, inclusive curriculum aligned to the National Curriculum Outdoor learning is embedded with a dedicated woodland, learning hut, and on-site pond EYFS provision using the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework; Development Matters guidance Two-year curriculum maps due to mixed-age classes; discrete subject teaching with cross-topic links

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

All children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities are given the opportunity to participate fully in the life of the school, with differentiation to access the broad curriculum and liaising with parents and appropriate agencies.

Admissions Criteria

Our policy on admissions follows the admission criteria outlined by Hertfordshire County Council. We are the Church school associated with Great St Mary's, Sawbridgeworth, and children residing in the parish of Great St Mary's Sawbridgeworth and the nearby town of Bishops Stortford usually make up our school roll.

Financial Information

Nursery offers 15 hours of free entitlement per week based on five mornings, with extension to 30 hours possible; Extended hours can be paid at £5.85 per hour; Full day session 9:00am–3:00pm.

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