Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 115129 • Bishop's Stortford CM22 6DD
Overview
- Name
- Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 115129
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linda Todd (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01279813198
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6DD
Summary
Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, located in the village of Elsenham near Bishop's Stortford, serves a mixed-gender population of 383 pupils, with a capacity of 420. The school operates as a two-form entry institution, welcoming children from age 4 in Reception through to Year 6. Elsenham C. of E. Primary aims to provide a nurturing environment where each child is valued for their uniqueness, fostering both personal and academic growth.
The school's ethos is rooted in its Christian values of love, hope, faith, wisdom, and kindness, promoting a sense of community and inclusivity. Elsenham C. of E. emphasizes high standards in learning and behaviour, supported by a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage all students. The school encourages partnerships with parents to enhance educational opportunities and overall student development.
Elsenham C. of E. Primary actively promotes British values, teaching respect and tolerance for diverse cultures and beliefs. The recent OFSTED inspection in March 2019 rated the school as "good" in all areas, highlighting its commitment to continuous improvement and the well-being of its pupils.
The school's ethos is rooted in its Christian values of love, hope, faith, wisdom, and kindness, promoting a sense of community and inclusivity. Elsenham C. of E. emphasizes high standards in learning and behaviour, supported by a broad and balanced curriculum designed to engage all students. The school encourages partnerships with parents to enhance educational opportunities and overall student development.
Elsenham C. of E. Primary actively promotes British values, teaching respect and tolerance for diverse cultures and beliefs. The recent OFSTED inspection in March 2019 rated the school as "good" in all areas, highlighting its commitment to continuous improvement and the well-being of its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (76.8)
- Hatfield Heath Community Primary School (70.2)
- Northgate Primary School (70.2)
- Windhill21 (70.0)
- Northgate Primary School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 383
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 200
- FSM %
- 11.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 383 | 183 | 200 | 420 | 11.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 173 | 184 | 420 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 330 | 175 | 155 | 420 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 330 | 175 | 155 | 420 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 316 | 179 | 137 | 240 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 272 | 148 | 124 | 240 | 8.50 |
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