Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Ware

From the headteacher's welcome: "The children, staff and governors would like to welcome you warmly to our small but vibrant school. We aim to create and sustain a rich learning environment in which each child can develop their full potential, intellectually, physically, socially and morally, building upon the skills which you have fostered in your child at home."

In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 91% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Benington Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 88% maths); Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 56% reading, 78% maths); Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School (2.7 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); and Thundridge Church of England Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 89% reading, 56% maths).

Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 11 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 5 (6.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Watton-at-Stone Railway Station, about 2.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gladstone Road (ne-bound), 230 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

Little Munden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.