Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School.

Waltham Cross, EN88LU Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
47.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 56.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 4.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
16 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
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
Longlands Close
Crossbrook Street
Waltham Cross, EN88LU

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117428
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Longlands Close, Crossbrook Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 8LU
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
208
Free School Meals
25.0% (52 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.8% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 106.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
208 pupils
4-11

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

"Aim High – Let your light shine"

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is a Church of England school, with support from the Diocese of St Albans to extend pupils’ spiritual development; the vision/theme includes the motto and biblical grounding (Matthew 5:16).

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher. Holy Trinity is a one-form entry Church of England primary school with a strong Christian ethos, emphasising inclusive learning where every child can shine and reach their potential.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Extensive grounds On-site Little Learners Pre-School (The Deering Centre) Forest Schools Swimming for Year 3 onwards Level site with ramps for accessibility

Curriculum Highlights

English taught using Jane Considine ‘The Write Stuff’ and ‘Book Talk’ Maths following White Rose scheme Phonics taught with Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised Religion and World Views (RE) using Understanding Christianity PSHE taught via Jigsaw Discrete Foundation and Arts subjects with cross-curricular links Forest Schools and Year 5 opera project Swimming for Year 3 onwards Curriculum maps aligned to National Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs from 7:45am until the start of the school day; After School Club information is available on the Enrichment pages.

SEND Provision

SEN Information: SEND policy 2024; SEND information report – 2025-2026; SEN Q&A Book; Hertfordshire SEN information; Equality Policy; Accessibility Plan; Charging and Remissions Policy; Complaints Policy and Procedure.

Admissions Criteria

Determined admission arrangements with PAN of 30. Oversubscription priority (in order): (1) Looked after and previously looked after children; (2) Children with medical or social needs as evidenced; (3) Siblings at Holy Trinity; (4) Children whose parents regularly attend Christ Church, Waltham Cross or other Christian church within a defined area; (5) Other children within the geographical area; (6) Any other children. Distances are measured by straight-line distance; final tie-break is random allocation if distances are equal. Applications for Reception are coordinated with Hertfordshire County Council, with specified deadlines (e.g., closing date for applications 15 January 2026) and requires a School Information Form (SIF) if Rule 4 applies.

Financial Information

Charging and Remissions Policy (HT Charging and Remissions Policy 2023)

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