Hartsbourne Primary School
Bushey, WD23 1SJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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103rd 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 2,795 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hartsbourne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art Box Art Club, La Jolie Ronde French Club, and Hartsbourne Forces Club. Sports include Premier Education Football Club, Skill 7 Football Club, and Hartsbourne F.C. Arts and music options feature the Hartsbourne School Choir, Musical Theatre, Combined Ballet and Tap, and Commercial Street Dance. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the French or art clubs?
What Ofsted said about Hartsbourne Primary School
Overview
Hartsbourne Primary School provides a "well-rounded education" where pupils achieve well, particularly in mathematics and reading. The report highlights "strong relationships" and an "exceptionally well thought-out" personal development programme as central to the school’s success.
Strengths
- The curriculum is clearly sequenced, ensuring pupils "grow their knowledge incrementally" with each lesson building on the last.
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with "high-quality assemblies" and educational trips giving pupils a "mature understanding of British values".
- Reading is prioritised with a "rich and varied reading diet" of high-quality texts, supported by "expert phonics teaching" in early years.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is robust, with teachers skilled at adapting tasks so these pupils can "achieve the aims of the curriculum".
- Attendance is high, supported by a "supportive and creative approach" including themed days that entice pupils into school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always make the best use of learning time or spot opportunities to move pupils’ learning on, meaning some pupils "do not fully meet the challenge of the curriculum".
- The school should ensure all teachers structure learning time in the most effective manner so that "all pupils’ progress is maximised".
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 73% |
| 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
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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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