Fair Field Junior School
Radlett, WD7 8LU · Hertfordshire · primary school
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158th 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 — 6.2/10 against 3,494 of them, against 5.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fair Field Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Junior Duke Award, Poetry Busk, and Fair Field's Got Talent, alongside trips to the beach and Hazard Alley.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading? How does the Junior Duke Award integrate with the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Fair Field Junior School
Overview
Fair Field Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive and feel valued by dedicated staff. The report highlights a positive atmosphere with high standards, noting that pupils are motivated by a vast range of wider opportunities and take immense pride in their work.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "aspirational curriculum" ensuring pupils gain knowledge in the right order, supported by subject leaders with "very strong subject knowledge".
- Staff skilfully adapt activities for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them catch up quickly and work with independence.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with a systematic approach ensuring pupils read fluently and with detailed understanding.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect, self-control, and cooperation, with bullying being rare and older pupils acting as supportive "buddies".
- Leaders provide numerous opportunities to broaden learning, including trips, competitions, and community projects, fostering a positive "energy" around the school.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects recently updated, teachers need to refine how they teach new knowledge and ensure pupils have secured detailed knowledge before moving on.
- Leaders must monitor that teachers are clear on the specific knowledge pupils need to know in these subjects and check that it has been learned.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems for identifying concerns and staff providing up-to-date training and safety education.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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