Our School
Headteacher’s Welcome
Welcome to St. Andrew’s Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School. We are a one-form entry primary school in the historic and fast-expanding village of Stanstead Abbotts in Hertfordshire. The school is popular and often over-subscribed. The standard admissions number is 30 per class. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out …
Ethos and Vision
Our Ethos “Recognising its historic foundation, the school will preserve and develop its religious character in accordance with the principles of the church of England and in partnership with the Church at parish and diocesan level. The school aims to serve its community by providing an education of the highest quality within the context of …
British Values
In 2014 the Government set out its definition of British Values. These values are modelled and consistently reinforced at St Andrew’s in the ways listed below. Also linked below is a presentation of our British Values in action: Democracy Every child has a voice that is listened to at St Andrew’s through: Offering their opinions …
Behaviour
Behaviour Principles Statement This is a statement of principles of behaviour. For our practice please refer to our Behaviour Policy. The Governors at St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School, believe that high standards of behaviour lie at the heart of a successful school and enable children to make the best possible progress in all …
SEND
All Hertfordshire maintained schools have a similar approach to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). We are supported by the Local Authority to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their specific needs, make the best possible progress in school. Schools aim to be inclusive, with the needs of SEND …
Staff
Leadership Team Mrs Helen Gillingham Headteacher Mrs Carolina Davey Deputy Headteacher & SENDCo Mr Alastair Cooper Upper Key Stage 2 Coordinator Miss Hannah Muncey Key Stage 1 Coordinator Mr Josh Chesterman Lower Key Stage 2 Coordinator Mrs Jane Bugg Early Years Lead SENDCo & INCo Mrs Carolina Davey SENDCo Mrs Elaine Sutcliffe EYFS, Inclusion (INCo), …
Governors
Our Governors are interested, proactive and closely involved in the life of the school. The role of school governors is to set strategic direction, to hold school leaders to account for improving performance, and to make sure money is well spent. They provide the Headteacher with both challenge and support in all aspects of leading …
Inspection Reports
Ofsted At our last inspection in November 2023 we were judged to be a good school. Ofsted Website “Pupils enjoy attending St Andrew’s Primary. They look forward to the interesting and exciting learning the school offers. The school’s vision of ‘learning to love and love to learn’ links successfully to everything that happens at the …
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement At St Andrew’s School safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility. We are fully committed to comprehensive safeguarding practices aimed at ensuring children are safe in both school and at home. The following are some of our safeguarding practices at St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School and we follow all Government guidance in “Keeping Children Safe …
GDPR
Our Data Protection Officer (DPO) can be contacted at dpo@standrews323.herts.sch.uk