Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bishop's Stortford

In its own words: "Sheering CE Primary School's vision and values have been shaped in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, school leaders, the local church and families. They provide a shared foundation for decision-making, relationships and daily practice across the school. Our vision is rooted in Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Sheering is such a warm, caring and close-knit school community, where every child is known as an individual and supported to flourish in all aspects of their development. One of the great strengths of Sheering is our exceptional Early Years provision. Our Reception children benefit from a nurturing, well-resourced environment where curiosity, independence and early communication skills are prioritised."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 60% in reading and 47% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 2 families put Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 17 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Hatfield Heath Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 77% reading, 84% maths); Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School (1.6 miles, Outstanding); Reedings Junior School (1.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); and Mandeville Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (as of September 2025): 64% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 44% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (44%).

6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (8%).

The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Cock (outside), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

In 2024/25, Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.