Sheredes Primary School, based in Hoddesdon, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Sheredes Primary School currently has around 460 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 8.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.2%). other white pupils make up about 10%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Benford Road, Hoddesdon, EN11 8LL |
| Website: | www.sheredesprimary.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01992465154 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lorna Stevenson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117353 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 480 |
| Number of Pupils: | 460 |
| Number of Boys: | 233 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.20% | 323 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 46 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 18 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 12 |
| African | 2.60% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.90% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Park Nursery School Walton Road , EN11 0LN | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheredes Primary School Benford Road , EN11 8LL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | - not rated | 573 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cross Catholic Primary School Upper Marsh Lane , EN11 8BN | 3out of 4 | 597 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Riversmead , EN11 8DP | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Barclay Academy Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheredes School Cock Lane , EN11 8JY | - not rated | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School High Road , EN10 7DD | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Broxbourne School Badgers Walk , EN10 7FU | 4out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Warner School Stanstead Road , EN11 0QF | 1out of 4 | 3,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers Education Support Centre Old Essex Road , EN11 0AA | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broxbournebury School White Stubbs Lane , EN10 7PY | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Hailey Hall School Hailey Lane , SG13 7PB | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.