Meryfield Primary School
Borehamwood, WD6 4PA · Hertfordshire · primary school
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209th 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 — 4.2/10 against 3,379 of them, against 4.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Meryfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Daily Mile, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 450 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 literacy? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Meryfield Primary School
Overview
Meryfield Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "very inclusive" with pupils from diverse cultural backgrounds. Children are polite, well-behaved, and enjoy their learning, particularly benefiting from a "well constructed" curriculum and high-quality reading provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is clear, enabling pupils to make consistent progress in knowledge and skills year on year.
- Phonics teaching is "highly consistent," helping pupils learn to read quickly, supported by a wide range of books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met "very well" through detailed plans and subtle adaptations.
- Leaders effectively use tutoring funding to help disadvantaged pupils catch up and access extra-curricular activities.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders being "tenacious" in ensuring vulnerable pupils receive necessary help.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all teachers receive adequate training to deliver the curriculum with confidence and skill, addressing current inconsistencies in staff knowledge.
- Staff need to better identify when pupils are ready for more complex aspects of the curriculum and support them in developing deeper understanding through debate and discussion.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with risks quickly identified and acted upon, and staff receiving regular training and updates.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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