Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring

A good voluntary aided school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring.

Tring, HP235AU Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
30 April 2024
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
Frogmore Street
Tring, HP235AU

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117458
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Frogmore Street, Tring, HP23 5AU
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
240 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
237
Free School Meals
10.1% (24 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.8 (3.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 109.0
2023 108.0 111.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Bishop Wood Church of England Junior School, Tring
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 111.0
2024 104.0 109.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
237 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To be the best version of ourselves, enjoying life in all its fullness."

Wisdom Hope Community Dignity

As a Church of England Junior School, the Christian faith and values underpin everything the school strives to achieve. The school teaches the major world religions, using the Hertfordshire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education and supplementing with Jigsaw RE materials so Christianity is taught across every year. Daily collective worship and spirituality woven through the curriculum support curiosity, reflection, wonder and an appreciation of diversity.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Gary Stanley, describing Bishop Wood as a proud Church of England school rooted in Christian values, committed to nurturing every child’s spiritual, academic, and personal growth; spirituality is woven through the curriculum and daily collective worship to help pupils become thoughtful, compassionate, and resilient.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Yoga LAMDA Drama Choir Gardening Club Girls Football Football Art Club Netball Club Creative Writing Club Cheerleading & Dance Crochet & Knitting Dodgeball

Sports

Football Girls Football Netball Dodgeball

Facilities

Library Play areas Classrooms Office extension

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7.35am–8.45am; Supper Club runs 3.30pm–6.00pm Monday–Thursday; there is no Supper Club on Friday.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £6 per session; Supper Club: £14 per session. Breakfast stops being served at 8.15am. Supper Club runs 3.30pm–6.00pm, Monday–Thursday (no Friday).

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