Is St Giles' CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard, one at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 303rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Giles' CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 40% of pupils at St Giles' CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Giles' CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Giles' CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Giles' CofE Primary School

Blanche Lane, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PE

Local ranking303rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 40.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 73.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 40.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 60.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 98.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 100.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 84
Boys: 44 (53%)
Girls: 39 (47%)
Capacity: 105 (79% full)
SEND: 20.2%
FSM Eligible: 30.9%
EAL: 10.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.4%
SEN Support: 17.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,804/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
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: 64.3%
White Other: 9.5%
Asian Chinese: 4.8%
White Traveller: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 3.6%
Asian Other: 3.6%
Asian Indian: 2.4%
Black Caribbean: 2.4%

64.3%

White British

9.5%

White Other

4.8%

Asian Chinese

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01707642170

head@stgiles.herts.sch.uk

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Blanche Lane

Potters Bar, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117564
UKPRN: 10070359
Establishment No.: 5204

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