The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
315
AGES
7 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Voluntary aided school
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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(20/06/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
40%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Swing Gate Lane
Berkhamsted
HP4 2RP
01442866757

School Description

The leadership team has maintained the good quality of education in the school since the last inspection. The school has expanded significantly in the four years since its last inspection, with around 70 more pupils currently on roll. In the summer term 2017, the governing body entered into a formal collaboration agreement with one of your two partner schools, Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School. You took up your role as executive headteacher, with a separate head of school in this junior school and in the infant school. Thomas Coram is a lovely school with excellent facilities for learning. It is a school that achieves high standards, and where pupils can excel. One common theme conveyed consistently by staff, parents and pupils, and clearly evident on the inspection, is the friendly, supportive and welcoming character of the school community. Pupils are carefully nurtured from the moment they start, but they are also encouraged to take on responsibilities and to be independent and, at all times, considerate of others. Parents of pupils who have only recently joined the school, including at times other than the start of Year 3, are full of praise for the way that their children have been welcomed and integrated. Parents spoken to during the inspection, and those who responded to Ofsted’s parent survey, were overwhelmingly positive about their school, with remarkable unanimity across all questions. The ‘free-text’ comments included a few negative points, including concerns about communication or dissatisfaction with the way that incidents have been handled, but any criticisms were far outweighed by positive examples on these very issues. Staff set high standards for pupils, both in terms of their conduct, and in their academic work. Pupils respond by behaving very well and working hard; by the age of 11 they are well prepared for secondary school. By the end of Year 6, pupils’ attainment in reading and in mathematics is well above national figures. Results in writing are also above average, but in recent years key stage 2 results have not shown that pupils made good progress from their already high starting points. Leaders, including governors, have established a strong culture of continuous improvement. They recognise what the school does well and have pinpointed aspects of provision that are inconsistent and/or need development. The school’s self-evaluation is accurate and thorough, and its improvement plan is well implemented. Under your strong leadership, Thomas Coram has flourished. Senior and middle leaders, including subject leaders, share the same high ambition, but staff recognise that you and your governors are mindful of workload pressures, and that you prioritise improvement sensibly and realistically. Governance too is a notable strength of the school. Governors use their good range of knowledge and skills to effectively support and challenge school leaders. Pupils talk enthusiastically about their learning. They develop a love of reading and an enjoyment of the different subjects they study, particularly when the curriculum is brought to life with the ‘wow’ days. Pupils are offered a remarkable range of extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities, including many different sports and competitions. Music is a particular strength, and all year groups have their own production. Team work is at the heart of the school, whether it is sport, drama or breaking the world record (with your partner infant schools) for people hopping on one leg! Safeguarding is effective. The school meets all statutory requirements and responsibilities with regard to safeguarding. Leaders are meticulous in checking that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, and governors maintain an excellent oversight of all issues connected to pupil safety and welfare. There are thorough systems in place to ensure that all the necessary checks are carried out before new staff take up their posts. Staff are suitably trained in safeguarding, and understand the possible risks and vulnerabilities of individual pupils. Procedures for referring concerns are carefully documented and appropriately involve external agencies. The pupils say that they feel safe, and speak confidently about how they might raise any concerns with an adult, including if they have worries about bullying. Almost every parent agreed that children are safe and happy at school; very few made any mention of bullying at all. The school gives e-safety a suitably high priority, as part of developing pupils’ independence and resilience. Specific lessons on the dangers of social media and the safe use of the internet give pupils the knowledge and confidence to talk openly about these issues.

The Thomas Coram Church of England School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>71, "strongly_agree"=>5, "agree"=>10, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>45, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>24, "strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>1} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} UNLOCK Figures based on 23 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>49, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>9} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>41, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>26, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>37, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>13, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>11} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023
Yes No {"yes"=>81, "no"=>19} UNLOCK Figures based on 126 responses up to 22-06-2023

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