Clore Shalom School
URN: 131456 • Shenley WD7 9BL
Overview
- Name
- Clore Shalom School
- URN
- 131456
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Jewish
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 75.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Blaker (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923855631
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hugo Gryn Way, Shenley WD7 9BL
Summary
Clore Shalom School is a voluntary aided primary school located in Shenley, Hertfordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 187 pupils. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and nurturing environment, emphasizing the importance of strong relationships between staff, students, and families. This community-focused approach underpins the school’s ethos, promoting collaboration and a sense of belonging among all members.
The curriculum at Clore Shalom is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading as a foundational skill. The school aims to develop proficient readers who appreciate the value of literature in their lives. Play is also integral to learning, with extensive grounds designed to support meaningful play opportunities that enhance emotional, social, and physical development from Reception through to Year 6.
In addition to academic learning, Clore Shalom places significant importance on personal development, encouraging pupils to engage with their Jewish heritage and culture. The school prepares students to be confident members of their communities, fostering skills and values that contribute to their growth as future citizens.
The curriculum at Clore Shalom is broad and balanced, with a strong emphasis on reading as a foundational skill. The school aims to develop proficient readers who appreciate the value of literature in their lives. Play is also integral to learning, with extensive grounds designed to support meaningful play opportunities that enhance emotional, social, and physical development from Reception through to Year 6.
In addition to academic learning, Clore Shalom places significant importance on personal development, encouraging pupils to engage with their Jewish heritage and culture. The school prepares students to be confident members of their communities, fostering skills and values that contribute to their growth as future citizens.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Clore Columns (calendar)
- Mrs Blaker’s Assembly Padlet (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Website Terms (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wood End School (78.6)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Yavneh Primary School (78.2)
- St Andrew's CE Primary School and Nursery (78.0)
- High Beeches Primary School (77.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 185
- Pupils
- 187
- Boys
- 86
- Girls
- 101
- FSM %
- 2.10
- Open date
- 1999-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 187 | 86 | 101 | 185 | 2.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 94 | 104 | 210 | 2.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 105 | 102 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 105 | 102 | 210 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 112 | 114 | 240 | 4.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 215 | 109 | 106 | 240 | 1.90 |
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