Harvey Road Primary School
Rickmansworth, WD3 3BN · Hertfordshire · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.5/10 against 2,075 of them, against 9.6/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harvey Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 29.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Eco-Battlers, and Skills Academy. Sports include swimming, tennis, sailing, canoeing, surfing, high ropes, abseiling, and tri-golf. Trips go to Snowdonia. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who do not reach the higher standard? How are the various sports clubs scheduled during the school week?
What Ofsted said about Harvey Road Primary School
Overview
Harvey Road Primary School is described as an "exciting place to learn" where pupils develop curiosity and positive relationships with staff. The report highlights that leaders have successfully brought their vision to life through a carefully designed curriculum, resulting in high academic achievement and strong personal development for all pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils learn an "ambitious curriculum" that enables them to "achieve highly" and be "prepared very well for secondary school."
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" to explain concepts clearly and quickly identify "misconceptions and gaps in knowledge."
- Reading instruction begins early, with staff providing support to develop "fluency and confidence" and sharing their "love of reading."
- Staff effectively adapt lessons for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive the help needed to "achieve well."
- A "calm and purposeful atmosphere" supports learning, with pupils displaying a "can-do" attitude and taking responsibility for their surroundings.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 97% |
| 2023/24 | 100% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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