Northaw Church of England Primary School

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

Potters Bar, EN64PB Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
63.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 75.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
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
19 May 2015
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Vineyards Road
Northaw
Potters Bar, EN64PB
Phone
1707652869
Website
northawschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117569
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
Vineyards Road, Northaw, Potters Bar, EN6 4PB
Website
www.northawschool.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
124 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
102
Free School Meals
6.9% (7 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
75.0 (+16.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.9 (4.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 105.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Northaw Church of England Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 105.0 110.0
2024 106.0 107.0

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
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
102 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

"We strive to be the best little school in Hertfordshire."

Reasoning Reflection Resilience Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility

As a church school, our ethos is based on scripture. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and for ever. Hebrews 13:8.

Curriculum Highlights

The core subjects are English, mathematics and science. The other foundation subjects are art and design, computing, design and technology, languages (French), geography, history, music; personal, social, health and economic education (including relationships education), physical education and religious education. They build on the areas of learning and development in the early years foundation stage. Phonics and reading are prioritised, allowing pupils to access the full education offer. Opportunities to develop fluency in mathematics and English across the curriculum bolstered by enhanced learning powers (the 6Rs). Integrated with our curriculum, daily acts of collective worship are occasions for personal reflection, communal growth and further exploration of life’s big questions, sitting alongside academic progress.

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