Bishop's Stortford primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 29% achieve the higher standard, nearly four times the England average of 8%. Thorley Hill Primary School, Manor Fields Primary School, and Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 91% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 26 schools serving Bishop's Stortford and surrounding villages, families benefit from extensive choice and consistently strong foundations in literacy and numeracy. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Birchanger Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Thorn Grove Primary School, Bishop's Stortford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #19 | All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Avanti Brook Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | No Ofsted graded rating yet |
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State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Elsenham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.9/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Farnham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Howe Green House School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hatfield Broad Oak | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Hatfield Heath Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Henham and Ugley Primary and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | Little Hallingbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Manuden Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bishop's Stortford College | Independent | All-through | 3-18 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
Independent • All-through • 3-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Northgate Primary School, Bishop's Stortford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Sheering Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Bishop's Stortford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8/10Excellent |
| #16 | Hillmead Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Spellbrook CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Roseacres Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Thorley Hill Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #2 | Manor Fields Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #8 | Summercroft Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Richard Whittington Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Avanti Meadows Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
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State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Windhill21 | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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