Therfield First School
Details
| Age Range | 4-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | The Causeway, SG8 9PP |
| School Website | www.therfield.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1763287284 |
| URN | 117153 |
School Census
| Total | 54 |
| Girls/Boys | 19/35 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 35.2%/64.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 9 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 25.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/10/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/10/2023 | Good |
| 12/03/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 18 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 13 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 13 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 22 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 11 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 26 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 15 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 3 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 4 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 3 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 85% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 96% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |