Benington Church of England Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Walkern Road, Benington Primary School, SG2 7LP |
| School Website | www.benington.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1438869254 |
| URN | 117389 |
School Census
| Total | 91 |
| Girls/Boys | 49/42 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.8%/46.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 5 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/11/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 06/11/2018 | Good |
| 19/06/2014 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 06 November 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 19 June 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 June 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 08 July 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 10 November 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 18% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 100 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 6.7 |
| Maths Progress | 2.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 100% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 113 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 5.0 |
| Writing Progress | 1.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 32 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 13 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 29 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 28 |
| As First Preference | 12 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 12 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 36 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 38 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 17 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 17 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 79% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 90% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |