Roger De Clare First CofE School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Station Road Puckeridge Ware Hertfordshire SG11 1TF |
| Reference Number | 117406 |
Roger De Clare First CofE School has made substantial improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good in overall effectiveness and across multiple domains. The school fosters a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued, contributing to their overall happiness and positive behaviour. Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, and there is a strong emphasis on personal development, including the well-being and mental health of students, with an inclusive culture that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 235 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.81%
Girls: 53.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| 2 | 19 | 29 | 48 |
| 3 | 17 | 27 | 44 |
| 4 | 24 | 24 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.9% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2021 | School inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and feel cared for and safe at school.
- The school has high expectations and promotes positive behaviour effectively.
- Reading is a high priority, with a well-implemented phonics programme.
- The early years provision effectively prepares children for Year 1.
- There is a strong personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas for Improvement
- The delivery of the curriculum is inconsistent across classes.
- Support for some pupils with SEND needs to be more precise.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Ralph Sadleir School
Station Road, Puckeridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF |
0.06 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Puckeridge, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1RZ |
0.52 miles |
|
Jenyns First School and Nursery
Uplands, Braughing, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 2QJ |
1.29 miles |
|
Albury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church End, Albury, Hertfordshire, SG11 2JQ |
2.83 miles |
|
Little Hadham Primary School
Stortford Road, Little Hadham, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 2DX |
3.08 miles |
|
Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School
High Cross, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1AZ |
3.15 miles |
|
St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery
Tower Hill, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6DL |
3.3 miles |
|
Buntingford First School
London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ |
3.63 miles |
|
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Little Munden Primary School, Church Lane, Dane End, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0NR |
3.7 miles |
|
Furneux Pelham Church of England School
Furneux Pelham School, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, SG9 0LH |
3.91 miles |
|
Thundridge Church of England Primary School
Ermine Street, Thundridge, Ware, Herts, Hertfordshire, SG12 0SY |
4.09 miles |
|
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Great Hormead, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0NR |
4.3 miles |
|
Millfield First and Nursery School
Monks Walk, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9DT |
4.32 miles |
|
Layston Church of England First School
The Causeway, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EU |
4.51 miles |
|
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AW |
4.67 miles |
|
Widford School
Ware Road, Widford, Widford School, Widford Herts, Hertfordshire, SG12 8RE |
4.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Edmund's College
Old Hall Green, Ware, SG11 1DS |
1.43 miles |
|
St Elizabeth's School
South End, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW |
4.88 miles |
|
Freman College
Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT |
4.9 miles |