Clore Shalom School
Hugo Gryn Way, Shenley, WD7 9BLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clore Shalom School is a primary school in Shenley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 141st of 332 primary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2020, report published 25 February 2020
- 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 1 April 2025
Pupils strive to show the school's values of; chesed (be kind), resilience (try hard) and respect (everyone matters) in everything they do. At the breakfast club, on the playground and in the dining room, pupils greet visitors enthusiastically. They are proud to belong to this inclusive community. Pupils thrive in the school's warm, family atmosphere. Staff have high expectations of pupils' conduct. Pupils rise to these expectations by behaving well. They are motivated to do this by earning praise and reward points. The school's expectations of pupils' academic achievements are equally high. Pupils work hard. Overall, their achievements in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of key stage 2 are in line with or above national averages. A wide range of roles develop pupils' sense of responsibility. These roles include well- being leaders, Jewish life leaders and school councillors. Extra-curricular clubs offer pupils the chance to develop new skills and talents, such as karate, karaoke and chess. Educational trips, for example a visit to a nearby wildlife park, are carefully planned to enhance pupils' learning. The 'CLORE awards' scheme recognises pupils' achievements in and out of school. It motivates them to realise their goals.
What the school should improve
- The teaching of foundational writing skills, such as handwriting, punctuation and spelling, is not as effective as it could be. Some teachers' expectations of pupils' recorded work are not consistently high. This hampers pupils' ability to show their progress and express more complex learning. As such, the quality of some pupils' work is not as good as it could be. The school should ensure that early writing knowledge and skills are taught effectively and practised regularly. It should ensure that teachers' expectations are consistently high, so that pupils' recorded work reflects the quality of their learning across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
186 pupils on roll, with places for 186
Schools near Clore Shalom School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| Saint Bernadette Voluntary Catholic Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Manor Lodge School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bowmansgreen Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| London Colney Primary & Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Jewish
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Blaker
- Phone
- 01923855631
- Address
- Hugo Gryn Way, Shenley, WD7 9BL
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 131456
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.