Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 7 Hay Street Steeple Morden Royston Hertfordshire SG8 0PD |
| Phone | 01763852474 |
| Reference Number | 110793 |
Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School is currently rated as requiring improvement across several key areas. While pupils display cheerful and polite behavior, there is concern regarding variable achievement levels, with some pupils struggling due to inadequate teaching and lack of proper guidance. The leadership of the school is well-meaning but has not demonstrated strong oversight, which has delayed the resolution of important issues such as curriculum clarity and support for staff training. Positive steps are being taken by the local authority and diocese to address these declining standards.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 148 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.95%
Girls: 54.05% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 3 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 4 | 12 | 15 | 27 |
| 5 | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| 6 | 11 | 9 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Requires Improvement |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Dec 2016 | Short inspection |
| 09 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are generally cheerful and polite.
- Leaders are motivated to improve the school.
- The school has strong community links through the church.
Areas for Improvement
- Leadership lacks strategic oversight to resolve issues effectively.
- The curriculum is underdeveloped and lacks precision.
- Inadequate support and training for early reading programmes.
- Behavior management strategies are ineffective for some pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -2.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy
Pound Green, Guilden Morden, Nr Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 0JZ |
1.1 miles |
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Ashwell Primary School
Silver Street, Ashwell, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5QL |
2.16 miles |
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Bassingbourn Primary School
Brook Road, Bassingbourn, Bassingbourn Cp School, Brook Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NP |
2.8 miles |
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Dunton CofE Junior School
High Street, Dunton, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8RN |
3.23 miles |
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Wrestlingworth CofE Infant School
Church Lane, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2EU |
3.41 miles |
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Tannery Drift School
Tannery Drift, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE |
4.29 miles |
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Roman Way Academy
Burns Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ |
4.35 miles |
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Therfield First School
The Causeway, Therfield, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9PP |
4.51 miles |
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Melbourn Road, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7DB |
4.63 miles |
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Sutton CofE VA Primary School
High Street, Sutton, Bedfordshire, SG19 2NE |
4.94 miles |
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Studlands Rise First School
Studlands Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9HB |
4.94 miles |
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Icknield Walk First School
Poplar Drive, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZ |
4.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bassingbourn Village College
South End, Bassingbourn, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5NJ |
2.89 miles |
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King James Academy Royston
Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH |
4.96 miles |