Is Edwinstree Church of England Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 April 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 74th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Edwinstree Church of England Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Edwinstree Church of England Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Edwinstree Church of England Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Edwinstree Church of England Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Edwinstree Church of England Middle School

Norfolk Road, Buntingford, SG9 9AW

Local ranking74th of 81 secondary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

480

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 18 April 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 485
Boys: 239 (49%)
Girls: 247 (51%)
Capacity: 480 (101% full)
SEND: 21.0%
FSM Eligible: 15.5%
EAL: 3.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,174/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 90.4%
White Other: 2.9%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Black African: 0.6%
White Irish: 0.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%
Asian Other: 0.4%

90.4%

White British

2.9%

White Other

2.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01763271446

head@edwinstree.herts.sch.uk

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Norfolk Road

Buntingford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117554
UKPRN: 10018799
Establishment No.: 4506

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