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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 05/05/2022Ages 4–1197 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Birchanger 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 97 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/05/2022, Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Bishop's Stortford can view Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 05/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)29%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score102
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score98
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake10.8%
Free school meals10.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled93%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher15.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bishop's Stortford
All schools in Bishop's Stortford →St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miBirchwood High School0.8 miSummercroft Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miAll Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's StortfordGood · 0.9 miForest Hall SchoolGood · 0.9 miMagna Carta Primary AcademyGood · 1.3 mi
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