St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mill Race, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Andrew's 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 6th of 13 primary schools in Ware. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2014, report published 4 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
Pupils enjoy attending St Andrew's Primary. They look forward to the interesting and exciting learning the school offers. The school's vision of 'learning to love and love to learn' links successfully to everything that happens at the school. This creates a caring and nurturing environment where pupils feel happy and safe. Pupils enjoy studying a broad and interesting curriculum. It helps them to achieve well. They learn about what is special in the area where they live. Pupils respond well to teachers' high expectations of them. They always try to do the best that they can. Pupils know how to behave well in school and how to be kind to each other. This creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere in which pupils can learn and play without disruption. Pupils appreciate the range of clubs, activities and trips they can experience. There are regular opportunities for the older pupils to have responsibilities They can also compete in local sports events and take part in musical and drama productions. This helps them to develop their interests and become responsible citizens. The school shares a lot of useful information with its community. Parents appreciate this and feel welcomed and supported by the school.
What the school should improve
- During lessons, some teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding thoroughly. As a result, some pupils are carrying misconceptions forward and a small number of pupils are not ready for leaning new knowledge. The school should ensure that agreed approaches for checking pupils' understanding of new learning are implemented consistently during lessons.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
193 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| The Cranbourne Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Forres Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 54% met the expected standard |
| Roselands Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Roydon Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
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
- Mr Michael Speed
- Phone
- 01920870097
- Address
- Mill Race, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8BZ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117407
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.