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Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Details

Age Range3-11 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary controlled school
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
AddressNewgate Street Village, SG13 8RA
School Websitewww.ponsbourne.herts.sch.uk/
Telephone1707872395
URN117396

School Census

Total 103
Girls/Boys 52/51
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.5%/49.5%
% pupils where English not first language 1.9%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 14
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 11.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/10/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start DateOfsted Rating
09/10/2019 Good
15/06/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 09/10/2019
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 15/06/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
11 December 2024School inspectionView
09 October 2019Full inspection: GoodView
15 June 2009Full inspection: OutstandingView
07 March 2006Full inspection: OutstandingView
08 May 2000Full inspectionView

Primary Results

Primary Results 2024
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard50%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard10%
Reading105
Maths99
Reading Progress-
Writing Progress-
Maths Progress-
Primary Results 2023
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard54
Pupils achieving at a higher standard0
Reading105
Maths107
Reading Progress1.8
Writing Progress-1.0
Maths Progress3.3
Primary Results 2019
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard50%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard8%
Reading101
Maths106
Reading Progress-5.7
Writing Progress-1.3
Maths Progress-1.4
Primary Results 2018
TypeScore
Pupils meeting the expected standard83%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard17%
Reading107
Maths108
Reading Progress0.3
Writing Progress-1.8
Maths Progress1.3

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications36
As First Preference12
As second preference7
As third preference8
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers12
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications51
As First Preference6
As second preference13
As third preference15
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers6
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications51
As First Preference10
As second preference16
As third preference12
Total Offers Made15
first preference offers10
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications28
As First Preference8
As second preference4
As third preference6
Total Offers Made10
first preference offers8
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.38%
Total Applications58
As First Preference18
As second preference17
As third preference10
Total Offers Made15
first preference offers13
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications39
As First Preference9
As second preference14
As third preference5
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers9
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications69
As First Preference13
As second preference22
As third preference14
Total Offers Made13
first preference offers13
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.00%
Total Applications56
As First Preference11
As second preference11
As third preference19
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers11
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
First preference v Offers 1.45%
Total Applications73
As First Preference16
As second preference22
As third preference27
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers11
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.67%
Total Applications61
As First Preference20
As second preference20
As third preference12
Total Offers Made12
first preference offers12
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
First preference v Offers 1.40%
Total Applications58
As First Preference14
As second preference15
As third preference23
Total Offers Made11
first preference offers10
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
76%
agree
22%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
78%
agree
22%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
53%
agree
45%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
18%
agree
10%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
2%
not applicable
69%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
69%
agree
31%
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
59%
agree
16%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
not applicable
22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
20%
no
80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
40%
agree
50%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
41%
agree
47%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
55%
agree
39%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
55%
agree
43%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
63%
agree
29%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
51%
agree
45%
disagree
4%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
49%
agree
43%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
don't know
8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
98%
no
2%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
62.1%
any other white background ethnic origin
17.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
4.9%
indian ethnic origin
3.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
african ethnic origin
1.9%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin
1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
1%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
61.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
22.3%
indian ethnic origin
3.9%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
2.9%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin
1.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%

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