What did Ofsted judge Stapleford Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Stapleford Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Stapleford Primary School?

Stapleford Primary School has 82 pupils on roll.

What ages does Stapleford Primary School take?

Stapleford Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Stapleford Primary School located?

Stapleford Primary School is located in Hertford, SG14 3NB, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to Stapleford Primary School?

Stapleford Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Stapleford Primary School have a religious character?

Yes — Stapleford Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Stapleford Primary School?

When Stapleford Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the governing body) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are those who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Sibling in school — Children who have a sibling in the school at the time of entry; 3. Parish resident with church attendance — Children of families who live in our three ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford and whose family (parents and children) has attended any Christian church at least once a month for the year immediately prior to the closing date for applications, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 12 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the application of the above criteria results in a situation where there are more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, priority will be given to those children whose home address is nearest to the school. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements.

What is the largest ethnic background at Stapleford Primary School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Stapleford Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Stapleford Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the governing body) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are those who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
2Sibling in school — Children who have a sibling in the school at the time of entry.
3Parish resident with church attendance — Children of families who live in our three ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford and whose family (parents and children) has attended any Christian church at least once a month for the year immediately prior to the closing date for applications.
4Parish resident — Children of parents living within the ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford.
5Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: Where the application of the above criteria results in a situation where there are more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, priority will be given to those children whose home address is nearest to the school. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements.

PAN of 12 is stated for combined nursery (N2) and reception years admission; document states 'The Governors will admit up to the published admission number of 12 children into the nursery (N2) and reception years.' This document covers Reception entry; Nursery (N2) has a separate admissions policy referenced but not detailed here.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Stapleford Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stapleford Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Stapleford Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Stapleford Primary School?: Stapleford Primary School has 82 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stapleford Primary School take?: Stapleford Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Stapleford Primary School located?: Stapleford Primary School is located in Hertford, SG14 3NB, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Stapleford Primary School?: Stapleford Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Stapleford Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Stapleford Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Stapleford Primary School?: When Stapleford Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the governing body) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are those who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Sibling in school — Children who have a sibling in the school at the time of entry; 3. Parish resident with church attendance — Children of families who live in our three ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford and whose family (parents and children) has attended any Christian church at least once a month for the year immediately prior to the closing date for applications, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 12 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the application of the above criteria results in a situation where there are more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, priority will be given to those children whose home address is nearest to the school. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stapleford Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Stapleford Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Stapleford Primary School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the governing body) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are those who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order.
2Sibling in school — Children who have a sibling in the school at the time of entry.
3Parish resident with church attendance — Children of families who live in our three ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford and whose family (parents and children) has attended any Christian church at least once a month for the year immediately prior to the closing date for applications.
4Parish resident — Children of parents living within the ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford.
5Any other children — Any other children.

Stapleford Primary School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stapleford Primary School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Stapleford Primary School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Stapleford Primary School?: Stapleford Primary School has 82 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stapleford Primary School take?: Stapleford Primary School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Stapleford Primary School located?: Stapleford Primary School is located in Hertford, SG14 3NB, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Stapleford Primary School?: Stapleford Primary School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Stapleford Primary School have a religious character?: Yes — Stapleford Primary School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Stapleford Primary School?: When Stapleford Primary School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the governing body) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted. Previously looked after children are those who were looked after but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a child arrangements order or a special guardianship order; 2. Sibling in school — Children who have a sibling in the school at the time of entry; 3. Parish resident with church attendance — Children of families who live in our three ecclesiastical parishes of Stapleford, Bramfield and Waterford and whose family (parents and children) has attended any Christian church at least once a month for the year immediately prior to the closing date for applications, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 12 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Where the application of the above criteria results in a situation where there are more children with an equal right to admission to the school than the number of available places, priority will be given to those children whose home address is nearest to the school. A 'straight line' distance measurement is used in all home to school distance measurements.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stapleford Primary School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.9% of pupils at Stapleford Primary School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Stapleford Primary School: key facts

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