Bonneygrove Primary School
Waltham Cross, EN7 5ED · Hertfordshire · primary school
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204th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 2,289 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bonneygrove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 423. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in core subjects? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Bonneygrove Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Bonneygrove Primary School are described as proud of their school and enjoying learning within a "calm and focused" environment. The report highlights a "carefully designed curriculum" that engages pupils and allows teachers to adapt learning to individual needs, resulting in strong progress in reading and high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well" and manage their own belongings effectively, with bullying being "rare" and resolved quickly.
- Reading is "taught well," with consistent approaches helping younger pupils learn to read "quickly and accurately."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "of high quality," ensuring they access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders have successfully rewritten the curriculum, which "engages pupils" and enables better adaptation to individual needs.
- Staff receive effective support, with middle leaders coaching colleagues to "improve the quality of teaching."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers present information clearly, as there are occasions when explanations of learning objectives are unclear, meaning "pupils do not learn as well as they could."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders ensuring staff are up to date with training and dealing quickly with any concerns raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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