The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Swing Gate Lane, HP4 2RP |
| School Website | www.thomascoram.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1442866757 |
| URN | 117559 |
School Census
| Total | 315 |
| Girls/Boys | 158/157 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.2%/49.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 41 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Good |
| 19/11/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/11/2013 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 June 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 07 February 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 19 November 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2012 | Interim assessment | View |
| 08 July 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 05 February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 08 June 2006 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 06 March 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -4.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.4 |
| Writing Progress | -2.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -4.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 11% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |