Graveley Primary School
Hitchin, SG4 7LJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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306th 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 4,133 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| 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.
Graveley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mad Science, library, Christmas/Easter crafts, cookery, and gardening clubs, alongside multi-sports, netball, and football. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 84 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between current results and national medians? How does the after-school club integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Graveley Primary School
Overview
Graveley Primary School is described as a place where "inclusion and nurture are at the heart" of school life, fostering "cordial relationships" and helping pupils thrive. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in calm classrooms where pupils demonstrate "good conduct" and feel "very safe." The school is judged as "Good" across all inspection categories, with particular praise for its supportive culture and effective teaching in early reading.
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with "well-trained staff" delivering expert phonics lessons that help pupils become "fluent and accurate readers."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, featuring "skilful adaptations" and "personalised support" that enable success.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with subject plans that are "well sequenced" and clearly identify important knowledge.
- Pupils benefit from a "well-planned personal, social and health education curriculum" that fosters tolerance and mature understanding of relationships.
- Staff workload is manageable, and they appreciate the "high-quality training and support" provided by leaders.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment strategies are not fully developed, meaning teachers do not always identify next steps in learning precisely.
- Curriculum plans in a small number of subjects are new and not yet fully adapted for mixed-age classes, preventing pupils from consistently building on prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with adults receiving high-quality training and responding promptly to concerns to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 21% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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