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Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 09/10/2019Ages 3–11112 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England 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 112 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 09/10/2019, Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Hertford can view Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 09/10/2019. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)50%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake9.1%
Free school meals9.1%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language2.7%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled116%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.3%
Attendance93.3%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher15.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence19.0%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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