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Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ages 4–1186 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Bishop's Stortford, CM22 7LU
Essex

Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Bishop's Stortford, within the Essex local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 86 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Bishop's Stortford can view Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Bishop's Stortford (CM22 7LU), Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
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Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 3 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Personal development
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)33%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score100
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake27.4%
Free school meals27.4%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.5%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled80%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.1%
Attendance95.1%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher19.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence8.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
All schools in Bishop's StortfordSee the full area report for CM22 7LU