Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School
Hertford, SG13 7QW · Hertfordshire · primary school
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282nd 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 4,238 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.9/10 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 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, against a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 1.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access Trinity Kids after-school drop-in, Crafty Monkeys, and Saturday morning dance clubs. Sports options include Little Fishes Swimming, Hertford Hockey Club, and local football teams. Arts provision features Barn Theatre Summer School, Jigsaw Arts, and Theatretrain Dance Act Sing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 bridge the gap between the current 36.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve outcomes for the cohort since the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel safe. Leaders have created a well-organised curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next steps, with staff providing effective support for reading and special educational needs. However, inconsistencies in behaviour management and communication with parents require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy school" and share "strong relationships with each other and staff," showing curiosity and articulating what they learn.
- The curriculum is "well-organised," with teachers regularly checking understanding and putting help in place quickly so pupils "do not fall behind."
- Staff help pupils learn to enjoy reading through engaging approaches, ensuring early years children "quickly learn the basic sounds and blend words capably."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in the curriculum," with leaders quickly identifying needs and providing appropriate support.
- Staff are "well trained to be alert and deal with safeguarding concerns effectively," acting swiftly when issues arise.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff know and follow procedures consistently when correcting pupils’ behaviour, as inconsistencies currently lead to variation in behaviour quality.
- Leaders must improve communication with parents by providing the information they need to understand what happens at school, as some feel uninformed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff acting swiftly and appropriately when concerns arise and working well with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 36% |
| 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.
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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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