Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, SG9 9AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School is a middle school in Buntingford for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 299th of 332 primary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2018, report published 18 November 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 April 2024
Pupils value the breadth of the Edwinstree curriculum and the diversity in their school community. The pupil-led dynamic diversity group (DDG) is active in promoting respectful relationships and celebrating individual differences. In the words of one of the school's aims, everyone is expected to bring out 'their own wonderful'. Regular reading is encouraged. Pupils enjoy the interesting literature that they read with their teachers in lessons. Extra help means that pupils who have fallen behind with their reading catch up. Pupils understand the boundaries of good behaviour. Typically, they behave well. The school's system of rewards and sanctions is clear. Ensuring that all staff are consistent in applying expectations is prioritised. If pupils misbehave, staff guide them to improve. While bullying is rare, pupils trust staff to resolve concerns. Pupils feel safe in school. They learn how to keep safe in the community. Older pupils like having responsibilities, for example as school councillors, sports leaders and eco-ambassadors. After-school clubs are popular and well attended, including the rehearsals for the annual whole-school drama production. Pupils are well prepared to move on with confidence to the next stage of their education.
What the school should improve
- Staffing changes mean that some revised curriculum plans and curriculum developments are still embedding. As a result, teachers' checks on learning are not consistently precise enough in clarifying for pupils exactly what they need to do to continue to improve. The school should ensure that teachers are clear enough in helping pupils to understand exactly what they need to do next, so that all pupils routinely achieve well across the curriculum.
- Communications between the school and home are not routinely as strong as they should be. This is especially the case for some parents of pupils with SEND. The shortfall leads to frustration because parents are unclear about the reasons underpinning important decisions, including those linked to pupils' support. The school should work closely with parents to address concerns, so that all parents feel that their views are heard and understand why decisions are taken.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
120 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
486 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Millfield First and Nursery School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Layston Church of England First School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement |
| Buntingford First School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good |
| Anstey First School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs J Gant
- Phone
- 01763271446
- Address
- Norfolk Road, Buntingford, SG9 9AW
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117554
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.