Avanti Meadows Primary School
Farnham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1FQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Avanti Meadows Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 20th of 22 primary schools in Bishop's Stortford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 March 2024, report published 30 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2024
As the school expands, many pupils arrive with a range of previous experiences. They swiftly follow the 'Avanti way'. From the very start, pupils develop the deep consideration for others, self-reflection and kind relationships that are at the heart of this school. Pupils appreciate the diversity within the school community. They are tolerant and respectful. The school has a calm and orderly atmosphere. Pupils quickly learn the behaviour routines. As a result, they settle to the tasks that teachers set for them and lessons proceed smoothly. Pupils know the 'golden expectations' and understand how these can keep them safe. Older pupils volunteer to kindly help their younger peers to join in games at breaktimes. Pupils are proud to be challenged in their lessons. They are determined to try hard and do well. In most classes and lessons, teachers have the expertise to teach well. Most pupils achieve high standards in their work. They are eager and ready for their next steps. There are many ways for pupils to try out new interests and develop their talents, with club's as diverse as fencing, crochet, drama and gardening. From the early years, pupils calm their minds through regular mediation and yoga.
What the school should improve
- In a few classes and subjects, teachers' expertise to teach the curriculum is less developed. As a result, teachers do not help some pupils to achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that teaching in all classes and subjects is effective for all pupils.
- Leaders do not always know if extra help is securing the best possible outcomes for pupils with SEND. As a result, some support is not well matched to pupils' needs and some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could. The school should ensure that pupils with SEND receive support and adaptations to teaching that are matched precisely to their needs. The school should monitor and review provision for all pupils with SEND carefully to ensure that it is highly effective for all.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
315 pupils on roll, with places for 656
Schools near Avanti Meadows Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Avanti Brook Primary School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Farnham Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Rhys Jones
- Phone
- 01279598575
- Address
- Farnham Road, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 1FQ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 147834
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.