Benington Church of England Primary School
Walkern Road, Benington, Benington Primary School, Stevenage, SG2 7LPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Benington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Stevenage for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 7th of 22 primary schools in Stevenage. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 November 2018, report published 4 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Pupils are proud to attend Benington Primary School. Pupils always try to do their best, for themselves and other members of the school community. They behave well in and out of lessons. Pupils treat each other, and adults, with courtesy and respect. Pupils enjoy taking part in engaging lessons. As a result, pupils achieve well. The school prepares pupils very well for adulthood. They learn how to manage their money. There are many opportunities for pupils to build their leadership skills as becoming mentors, monitors, or 'worship' leaders. The school develops pupils' interest in the curriculum through trips such as to local museums. Pupils learn about the diversity of the world around them. They visit places of worship, such as a Hindu temple, and meet visitors from different faiths. The school has close links to schools in India and France. Pupils develop a range of interests through clubs such as art, gymnastics, and choir. Pupils know that if they have any concerns or difficulties, adults will support them to make the right choices and give them the help they need. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, on roads and online.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects the curriculum is new. The school should ensure that curriculum planning in all subjects and stages is fully embedded and implemented as leaders intend so that pupils develop a rich and broad body of knowledge across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
17 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
94 pupils on roll, with places for 112
Schools near Benington Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walkern Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashtree Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Featherstone Wood Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Anja Tyler
- Phone
- 01438869254
- Address
- Walkern Road, Benington, Benington Primary School, Stevenage, SG2 7LP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117389
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.