Newberries Primary School
Radlett, WD7 7EL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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107th 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 4,123 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newberries Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 30.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What does a typical day look like for a child in the final year of primary education? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in practice?
What Ofsted said about Newberries Primary School
Overview
Newberries Primary School is described as a “warm, friendly and inclusive” environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness is “Good,” with leaders maintaining high expectations and fostering positive relationships. Pupils achieve well, supported by effective teaching and a curriculum that clearly sets out intended knowledge, though some areas are still developing.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from “positive relationships” with staff and peers, modelling values such as “tolerance, honesty and respect.”
- The approach to teaching phonics has been strengthened, ensuring children in Reception make a “positive start” and older pupils receive strong support for fluency.
- Early years provision is “well led” with “highly effective” teaching, helping children become “curious and confident learners.”
- Leaders provide “effective support” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, allowing them to access the same learning as their peers.
- Governors “challenge leaders effectively” to ensure the best outcomes for pupils, and parents appreciate the “happy and nurturing environment.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to monitor and evaluate the impact of the whole curriculum regularly, as assessment in some subjects is at a “relatively early stage of implementation.”
- Leaders should ensure all staff, particularly those new to the school, receive training to develop subject knowledge so pupils can achieve well in all subjects.
- Leaders need to apply attendance strategies “more systematically across the school” to reduce the number of pupils who are absent on too many occasions.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with adults regularly trained and alert to risks, and pupils taught how to stay safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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