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VOLUNTARY CONTROLLED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Goodgraded 11/02/2025Ages 3–1187 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hertford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 87 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/02/2025, Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Hertford can view Bayford 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 11/02/2025. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)55%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score104
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake11.5%
Free school meals11.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled81%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.5%
Attendance93.5%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher17.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence21.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hertford
All schools in Hertford →Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miHertford Prep2.2 miHertingfordbury Cowper Primary SchoolGood · 2.3 miMorgans Primary School & NurseryGood · 2.3 miHollybush Primary School2.7 miThe Sele School2.8 mi
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