Hurst Drive Primary School
Waltham Cross, EN8 8DH · Hertfordshire · primary school
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206th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.0/10 against 2,325 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hurst Drive Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for Year 6 pupils leaving the school?
What Ofsted said about Hurst Drive Primary School
Overview
Hurst Drive Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils are described as ‘happy, polite and kind’, demonstrating core values such as respect and inclusivity. The school provides a broad curriculum where pupils generally make strong progress, supported by effective leadership and a positive culture.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘engage with and focus on their learning’, particularly enjoying practical activities and demonstrating high levels of confidence.
- The school ‘prioritises reading’, with younger pupils receiving regular phonics lessons that enable them to use their knowledge ‘confidently’.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘well’, adapting learning skilfully so they ‘access the curriculum successfully’.
- Children in the early years ‘get off to a good start and make rapid progress’, aided by close links with a local nursery.
- Governors have a ‘clear, shared vision’ and actively support staff professional development, while pupils benefit from numerous leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a few foundation subjects’, teachers do not routinely check retained knowledge or use this information to plan lessons, hindering pupils’ ability to build on prior learning.
- Pupils do not have ‘enough opportunity to practise and develop skills and techniques in some practical subjects’, resulting in slow progress in securing basic skills.
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 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 51% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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