The Wroxham School

A good academy converter school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Wroxham School.

Potters Bar, EN63DJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

68

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
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

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
4 June 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Wroxham Gardens
Potters Bar, EN63DJ

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138215
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Wroxham Gardens, Potters Bar, EN6 3DJ
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
IVY LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
242 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
219
Free School Meals
11.1% (24 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.9 (5.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 107.0 108.0
2023 108.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

The Wroxham School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 108.0 107.0
2024 107.0 108.0

Overall Trend:

Stable performance

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
14 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
27
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
219 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Stable performance

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

The Wroxham is a friendly, vibrant nursery and primary school in Potters Bar with a strong sense of community and a commitment to high standards across learning and personal development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Music lessons (piano, woodwind, brass, strings) and choir/orchestra Guitar lessons Rocksteady Music School – weekly band sessions Chess club French club Italian club Yoga Netball Football Lacrosse Hockey Rugby Tennis Athletics Mad Science Kids with Bricks Drama workshops Art workshops Circle Groups British Sign Language (BSL)

Sports

Football Lacrosse Hockey Rugby Tennis Netball Athletics Swimming

Curriculum Highlights

Voice21 Oracy Framework British Sign Language (BSL) taught by specialist instructors Ivy Parliament representing the school within Ivy Learning Trust Use of Destination Reader and Accelerated Reader in reading Kapow/White Rose schemes in core subjects (English, Maths, Science)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs daily from 7:45am; After School Club runs daily until 6:00pm with snacks; 3:15–4:30pm (one snack) or 3:15–6:00pm (two snacks); bookings via Arbor; Lunchtime/after-school clubs run by external providers; Holiday club available through Complete Sports (8:30am–5:30pm).

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