Clore Shalom School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Address | Hugo Gryn Way Shenley Hertfordshire WD7 9BL |
| Phone | 01923855631 |
| Reference Number | 131456 |
Clore Shalom School has made commendable progress since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all inspected domains. The school boasts a strong sense of community, where pupils feel valued and supported, and engagement in learning is encouraged. Distinct efforts have been made by leaders to enhance the quality of education, with a well-structured curriculum that promotes high expectations for both staff and students. Parents have noted significant improvements in the school's environment and leadership.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.99%
Girls: 54.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 22 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 3 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 5 | 11 | 18 | 29 |
| 6 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 06 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and support for pupils
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- High priority placed on reading and phonics teaching
- Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain
- Staff feel supported by leadership and take pride in their work
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack confidence in delivering recently introduced curriculum subjects
- Inconsistent accuracy in pupils' mathematical presentations
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 107 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 1.2 | ||
| Maths | -2.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
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