Sheredes Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Benford Road Hoddesdon Hertfordshire EN11 8LL |
| Phone | 01992465154 |
| Reference Number | 117353 |
Sheredes Primary School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, as well as early years provision. The school's commitment to high expectations ensures that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), make strong progress and achieve highly by the end of their primary education. With a diverse and rich curriculum, pupils are not only well-prepared academically but also develop vital life skills and values such as kindness and resilience. This inspection marks the first routine assessment of the school since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as well as its first in over 15 years, given its previous outstanding grade in 2008. Parents consistently commend the school for the exceptional quality of education and care their children receive, reflecting the school's strong community engagement and the effectiveness of its safeguarding measures.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 460 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.65%
Girls: 49.35% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| 2 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 32 | 29 | 61 |
| 5 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| 6 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.2% |
| White, Other | 10% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 22 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all areas
- High ambitions for all pupils with strong progress from their starting points
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with clear links to international themes
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Consistently strong teaching staff with high expectations
- Strong focus on reading and early communication skills
- Rich extra-curricular opportunities contributing to personal development
- Pupils show impressive levels of self-control and respect towards others
- Robust and effective safeguarding culture
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 20% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 2.5 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 71 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 1 |
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