Roselands Primary School
Hoddesdon, EN11 9AR · Hertfordshire · primary school
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258th 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 4,035 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| 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.
Roselands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Musical activities include recorders, flute choir, string group, brass group, guitar groups, school orchestra, and choir. Other clubs cover robotics, gardening, coding, and board games. Sports options feature netball, cricket, rounders, sailing, canoeing, stand up paddle boarding, and climbing. A Summer Camp trip is also offered.
Getting in
The published school roll is 300 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Roselands Primary School
Overview
Roselands Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils thrive in a “happy school” where they “grow in confidence” and feel part of a “kind community.” The report highlights strong leadership, positive behaviour, and high achievement in reading and mathematics, though it notes specific areas for development in writing and assessment practices.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “rich opportunities” curriculum, including extensive music provision and sporting events that foster teamwork and talent.
- The teaching of early reading is “well developed,” with staff using “right skills and resources” to help children learn quickly and read widely.
- Leaders are “united in working hard” to improve the school, maintaining a “stable, mutually supportive team” while mindful of staff well-being.
- Pupils demonstrate “resilience and perseverance” and learn values such as tolerance, contributing positively to the wider community.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they “use assessment well to adjust the curriculum effectively,” as some do not check understanding swiftly enough, leaving pupils confused.
- The school should ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, receive appropriate tasks to “practise, secure and develop their writing skills,” rather than struggling with tasks that are too difficult.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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