Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Bishop's Stortford

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Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

High Street, Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6DD

A Good-rated primary school in Bishop's Stortford where 78% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Voluntary controlled school

Church of England

Pupils

383

Ages

4-11

FSM

11.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

89.0%

Writing

81.0%

Maths

93.0%

RWM Combined

78.0%

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About Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 100 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 383 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: High Street, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6DD | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Improved significantly
Mar 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

What is Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 100 responses): 95% of parents would recommend Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School.

What are Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's latest exam results?

Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 78% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in Bishop's Stortford, Essex (CM22 6DD).

How many pupils attend Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 383 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School with other schools?

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