Spellbrook CofE Primary School, Bishop's Stortford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Spellbrook is known for its warm, inclusive environment where all children feel cared for and valued. The school excels in teaching phonics and has strong systems in place to support children's behaviour and attendance. With a new leadership team bringing fresh perspectives, the school is committed to helping every child succeed through personalized support and a well-planned curriculum.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in phonics with results exceeding national averages
- Strong behaviour and attendance support with calm, orderly classrooms and early intervention with families
- Carefully planned curriculum with clear knowledge sequences and consistent phonics teaching
- Effective inclusion practices with personalized support plans and early identification of needs
- Warm and caring school community that helps new pupils settle and feel valued
Areas for Improvement
- Implementation varies in a few subjects and leaders are working to improve consistency across the curriculum
- Need to extend opportunities further in the personal development programme
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified, acted upon and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
dodgeball, chess, football, mindfulness, karate, art, residential visits, school-based camping experiences
Spellbrook CofE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school that maintains expected standards across all areas. The school has recently welcomed new leadership and staff, and is implementing an inclusion charter to support all pupils' success.
At a Glance
16.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 88% to 67%. Maths has declined from 88% to 60%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
28.5
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
105 pupils
120 capacity
15 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bishop's Stortford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bishop's Stortford
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(18)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.29445%
Overall absence
12.76596%
Persistent absence
94
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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