Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Little Munden Primary School, Church Lane, Dane End, Ware, SG12 0NROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Ware for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Ware. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2014, report published 20 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils enjoy coming to school. They are supported by kind and nurturing adults who want to help pupils to achieve their best. This supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to be successful in lessons. There are high expectations for pupils' conduct and behaviour. This is demonstrated throughout the school, both in classrooms and at playtimes. Pupils cooperate well with each other and say that it is very rare for anything like bullying to happen. They know that it is important to share with adults if they are worried, and say that adults are trusted to sort out any problems they might have. As a result, they are safe and happy in school. Pupils access a range of additional experiences that develop their personal qualities and values. This includes the programme of assemblies. These are designed to equip pupils to better understand their place in the wider world. Lessons also support pupils to explore how concepts of spirituality and faith have a role in their lives. This is further supported by whole-school trips that broaden their horizons beyond the school's rural setting.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, including in the curriculum for early years, the knowledge set out in leaders' plans is not sufficiently precise. This leads to minor variations in the content that is taught and assessed by teachers. Leaders need to make sure that there is distinct clarity in the important knowledge and skills pupils need so that this is prioritised, laying a strong foundation for pupils' future learning in all areas of the curriculum.
- Learning activities in early years do not consistently focus on the opportunity for children to apply and practise the knowledge they are learning. This means that pupils in Year 1 have some gaps in the knowledge they need in order to access some tasks with ease. Leaders should ensure that children in the early years setting routinely access appropriately demanding activities that align closely with the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
78 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Mount School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Benington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Thundridge Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Hale
- Phone
- 01920438271
- Address
- Little Munden Primary School, Church Lane, Dane End, Ware, SG12 0NR
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117402
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.