Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Waltham Cross, EN7 6JG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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198th 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 4,318 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 467 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
Since the higher standard attainment is 2.0% versus the national 7%, what specific interventions are used to support pupils aiming for greater depth? How does the 2023 inspection report guide current teaching strategies in maths?
What Ofsted said about Fairfields Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Fairfields Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as "warm and welcoming" with "mature attitudes." The report highlights a "broad and rich curriculum" that deepens understanding through trips and visitors, fostering an environment where pupils "feel safe and happy."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes toward learning," developing resilience and understanding that "it is good to make mistakes."
- Reading instruction is highly effective, with skilled teachers helping pupils gain confidence to "read accurately and fluently" through structured phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "make strong progress," receiving tailored support and personalised timetables where needed.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly positive" about leadership, noting that leaders are "considerate of their workload and well-being."
- Behaviour is excellent, with bullying being "rare" and pupils trusting adults to resolve disagreements fairly.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers lack the necessary subject knowledge, resulting in "gaps in their knowledge" for pupils.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers possess "secure and consistent subject knowledge" to effectively build on previous learning across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to report concerns and leaders acting quickly to ensure pupils are protected from harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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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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