St Elizabeth's School, Much Hadham
St Elizabeth's School is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 19 in Much Hadham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Elizabeth's School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to St Elizabeth's School are St Elizabeth's Centre (under 0.1 miles, Good); White Trees Independent School (3.9 miles, Good); Amwell View School (5 miles, Outstanding); and Hailey Hall School (5.8 miles, Requires improvement).
St Elizabeth's CentreWhite Trees Independent SchoolAmwell View SchoolHailey Hall School
Where pupils go next
Of the 13 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Black (13%) and Asian (6%).
Almost every pupil at St Elizabeth's School has an education, health and care plan (63 of 64 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
St Elizabeth's School provides for pupils with other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth Rail Station, about 3.2 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Elizabeth's School & Home (adjacent), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Elizabeth's School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2014 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
14.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Other, Speech and language, Autism +2
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with St Elizabeth's School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Elizabeth's School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Elizabeth's School is in Hertfordshire; for families living there:
- Hertfordshire's school travel policy: Read the home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
64 pupils
80 places
16 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Much Hadham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Much Hadham
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
63
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Elizabeth's School provides for pupils with other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
46
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
10.7%
Overall absence
36.0%
Persistent absence
50
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Elizabeth's School
Questions parents ask about St Elizabeth's School
What is St Elizabeth's School's Ofsted rating?
St Elizabeth's School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for St Elizabeth's School?
No fixed boundary. When St Elizabeth's School is oversubscribed, Hertfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to St Elizabeth's School?
St Elizabeth's School has around 64 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Elizabeth's School have specialist SEN provision?
St Elizabeth's School provides for pupils with other difficulties or disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at St Elizabeth's School?
10.7% of sessions were missed at St Elizabeth's School in 2024/25. 36% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Elizabeth's School?
Apply through Hertfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St Elizabeth's School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near St Elizabeth's School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Elizabeth's School?
St Elizabeth's School is at South End, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, SG10 6EW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)