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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
- Primary
- Chipperfield WD4 9BS
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers plan and deliver lessons that enthuse pupils.
Foundational Skills: Strong culture of reading; staff teach phonics effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: Renewed focus delivers consistent teaching across subjects.
Success of the Curriculum: Wide range of enjoyable learning experiences but weaker in subjects other than English and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve teaching quality in key stage 1 and non-core subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need further curriculum refinement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are proud of their school, and have good attendance.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify and support struggling readers quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well, showing positive attitudes.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Progress dropped to below average in writing and mathematics in 2018; improving slowly.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra support provided; some catching up rapidly in key stage 2, slower in key stage 1.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers understand pupils鈥� needs and track progress closely, providing additional support when needed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Accurate identification and effective teaching adaptations for SEND pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Very little bullying, dealt with quickly and effectively when it happens.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff know pupils well and follow procedures to keep them safe.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare, school manages it effectively.
Parent Feedback: Parents hold the school in high regard, high staff morale.
Parental Involvement: 鈥極pen-door鈥� approach to parents and valued relationships with staff.
Parent Feedback: Overwhelming support from parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Many sporting clubs and enrichment activities available.
Extracurricular Activities: Rich variety of clubs and community projects.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is high, and teachers are committed to providing pupils with good opportunities.
Impact on Student Progress: Current pupils make good overall progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders review teaching strengths and weaknesses routinely.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are proud, strong relationships with pupils.
Impact on Student Progress: Skilful teaching ensures high-quality work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Less consistent teaching in Key Stage 1; needs improvement.
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About Us
St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 200 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
Chipperfield
WD4 9BS
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 23.6 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 111 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 45% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% 2 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% 4 | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% 17 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 12 | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 25% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | Average |
| Writing | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chipperfield
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
