Dundale Primary School and Nursery
Tring, HP23 5DJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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287th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.6/10 against 2,441 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dundale Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children reach the higher standard in reading? How does the nursery phase transition into the main primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Dundale Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Dundale Primary School and Nursery has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this welcoming school, where they build positive relationships and thrive during playtimes. The redesigned curriculum and strong staff training have led to markedly improved achievement in national tests, ensuring pupils are well prepared for secondary education.
Strengths
- Pupils appreciate the ‘Dundale Way’, understanding and meeting high behavioural expectations, which has led to a sharp decline in suspensions.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and deliver an ambitious, logically ordered curriculum that ensures pupils achieve learning goals well.
- Reading is high profile, with staff following a precise approach to early reading that helps pupils learn to read fluently by the end of key stage 1.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), identifying needs swiftly and working with external agencies.
- Leaders and governors monitor provision closely, holding leaders to account robustly while maintaining a positive work-life balance for staff.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure learning activities exactly match pupils’ needs, including those with SEND, to prevent gaps in knowledge.
- Checks on learning must identify when pupils are struggling or ready to move on to deeper learning, ensuring all receive appropriate support.
- The school needs to continue developing approaches to support regular attendance, as absence remains higher than in similar schools.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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