The Thomas Coram Church of England School
| Type | Primary |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Swing Gate Lane Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 2RP |
| Phone | 01442866757 |
| Reference Number | 117559 |
Description
betaThe Thomas Coram Church of England School, located at Swing Gate Lane in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (HP4 2RP), is a primary school catering to pupils aged 7 to 11. Established as a voluntary aided institution, it forms part of the Castle Church of England Federation. The school is headed by Miss Lucy Hill and has a diverse student body enrolling from various backgrounds. The school's current Ofsted rating from its last inspection on 21 June 2023 indicates an open status. The school capacity is 420, with 315 pupils currently attending the institution, which is described as urban within a local authority (Dacorum) and governmental statistical service (GSS) code (E10000015) covering the East of England and North-West London and South-Central England RSC regions. The school does not offer boarding, and there are no nursery or sixth form classes. The school is not obligated to publish an admissions policy but follows the Church of England religious character and is within the Diocese of St Albans.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 345 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.67%
Girls: 53.33% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 44 | 47 | 91 |
| 4 | 43 | 34 | 77 |
| 5 | 36 | 47 | 83 |
| 6 | 38 | 56 | 94 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.4% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-07 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-07-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-02-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-03-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
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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.
Sample
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Westfield Primary School
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
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1.84 miles |
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Potten End CofE Primary School
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1.89 miles |
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Bovingdon Primary Academy
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2.25 miles |
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Pixies Hill Primary School
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2.47 miles |
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Chaulden Infants' and Nursery
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2.49 miles |
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Chaulden Junior School
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2.51 miles |
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Micklem Primary School
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2.78 miles |
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St Rose's Catholic Infants School
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2.82 miles |
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Brushwood Junior School
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2.9 miles |
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Ley Hill School
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2.97 miles |
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Boxmoor Primary School
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2.97 miles |
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Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
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3.05 miles |
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Ivingswood Academy
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3.21 miles |
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Newtown School
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3.33 miles |
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3.33 miles |
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Ashlyns School
Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH |
0.3 miles |
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John F Kennedy Catholic School
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2.53 miles |
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James Marks Academy
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2.7 miles |
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Laureate Academy
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3.2 miles |
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Heritage House School
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3.26 miles |
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The Collett School
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3.36 miles |
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The Hemel Hempstead School
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3.4 miles |
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Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA |
3.47 miles |
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Chiltern Hills Academy
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4.01 miles |
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Kings Langley School
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4.72 miles |
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The Adeyfield Academy
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4.75 miles |