Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Ardeley, Stevenage, SG2 7AJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school in Stevenage for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 September 2022, report published 13 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Pupils love their school because they learn well, play happily and feel safe. Pupils know that their teachers care about them. Pupils' welfare is at the forefront of every adult's mind. Pupils say there is always an adult to help them if they ever have a concern. Pupils have high expectations of their own and others' behaviour. This is because their teachers have helped instil important values such as respect, kindness and tolerance. Bullying almost never happens. Should it occur, pupils know staff will deal with it immediately. Pupils are motivated and enthusiastic about their learning. They gain knowledge quickly because their teachers know how to structure learning clearly. Pupils participate in a rich variety of visits and extra-curricular activities which help reinforce what they learn in school. They explore fine art, learn about Greek mythology, care for farm animals and read about people who are different from them. These experiences help them to develop a wider understanding of the world around them. As a result of this, pupils become responsible, compassionate and open-minded citizens. Parents are very happy with the quality of education their children receive.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' evaluation of a small number of areas of school life, such as behaviour and attendance, is not as rigorous as it might be. As a result of this, leaders do Primary School 3 not precisely know how well some school policies are working or if their actions are having the impact they intended. Leaders must continue their development of quality assurance systems so that they have a more accurate picture of how the school is performing.
- In some areas of the curriculum, some teachers do not ensure pupils have regular opportunities to apply their knowledge independently as intended. As a result of this, pupils do not gain more complex knowledge as well as they might. Leaders need to ensure that all teachers implement the planned curriculum so that pupils have more opportunities to build more complex knowledge and apply this without adult support.
Pupil numbers and mix
46 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkern Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Benington Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Martins Wood Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 65% met the expected standard |
| Round Diamond Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 79% met the expected standard |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 37% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Barbara Young
- Phone
- 01438861284
- Address
- School Lane, Ardeley, Stevenage, SG2 7AJ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117420
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.