Eastbury Farm Primary School
Northwood, HA6 3DG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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101st 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 the 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.5/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eastbury Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join LionHeart Club, The Cherry on the Top Art Club, Little Acorns Theatre Academy, and Music Lessons. Sports options include Football, Girls' Football, Netball, Taekwon-do, Super Star Sport, and LOKO CHEER AND DANCE.
Getting in
The published school roll is 346 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to avoid conflicts?
What Ofsted said about Eastbury Farm Primary School
Overview
Eastbury Farm Primary School continues to be a good school, firmly placed at the heart of the community. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, embodying school values through kindness and care, while most leave Year 6 achieving well in core subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "rich and engaging," with clear plans that build on previous learning, allowing pupils to talk confidently about their progress.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are "experts at teaching phonics" and provide precise support, ensuring pupils become "proficient and keen readers."
- Robust systems track pupil progress, with staff meticulously adapting activities so that most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make "strong progress."
- Pupils behave well, attend regularly, and display a "well-informed understanding of fundamental British values" alongside secure knowledge of internet safety.
- Leaders prioritise pupil well-being through rich activities fostering social and emotional development, while staff value leaders’ commitment to shared decision-making.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders lack precise knowledge of what children learn in the early years, meaning they do not know how well children are achieving or building on prior learning.
- The school should ensure pupils’ learning builds effectively from early years to Year 1 in all subjects.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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