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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
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- Hatfield AL8 7TR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Younger children learn to read and write as soon as they start in Reception.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have planned a logical curriculum in all subjects, from Reception to year 6.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, pupils do not develop their skills and deepen their learning as much as they might.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils in key stage 2 who are not yet fluent readers have catch-up sessions.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check pupils’ understanding during lessons and address any misconceptions immediately.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well; they understand that this is important as it helps everyone to learn.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are well supported by skilled and well-trained adults.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is infrequent and if it does occur, staff help pupils stop it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe at this school. Staff have been trained to recognise signs of harm.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school leaders.
Parental Involvement: New leaders have built close relationships with pupils and their families.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy all the clubs and wider development opportunities on offer.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel that leaders and governors are considerate of their well-being and workload.
Impact on Student Progress: When pupils can read books by themselves, they look proud and happy.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers check pupils’ understanding during lessons and address any misconceptions immediately.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, a few pupils lack full engagement in some of their lessons.
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About Us
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 103 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St. John's Church of England Primary School, in Lemsford, extends a very warm welcome. Welcome to the webpage for St. John's C of E Primary School. While our website aims to give you a taste of who we are, if you are interested in joining our school, don't hesitate to get in touch with us to arrange a visit so you can see us in action. I would be happy to show you around, and Mrs. Karen Willson, our amiable secretary, is always available by phone to address any concerns. At St. John's, we work to foster each child's natural curiosity by providing a secure, encouraging, and stimulating learning environment. Our vision for St John's is shaped by our shared Christian values and driven by a desire for all at St John's to embrace challenge and grow to be the very best they can be, in all aspects of their life. In order to ensure that this school, which was rated "Good" in our most recent Ofsted (March 2018), continues its journey of school improvement and that we all meet new challenges with confidence and enthusiasm, our excellent staff team of committed teachers and teaching assistants works hard with the students. Along with the exceptional growth and development of our students, the safety of all the children in our care is our school's top priority. To guarantee that your kid feels safe and content at school, we maintain reliable, open procedures and a nurturing setting.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21 | - | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 111 | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 108 | 107 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 108 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% | 9.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 4 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 5 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% 22 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 11.96% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 108 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% 33 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% 7 | 11.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 108 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 11.39% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Local authority ratio 18 : 1