Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Abbots Langley, WD5 0LG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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267th 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.3/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| 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.
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computing, Creative, Eco, Board Games, Colour&Chat, Choir, and Piano Fun Clubs. Sports include Boys and Girls Football and Netball, while arts and music options feature heART and ZKT Street Dance. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Overview
This ungraded inspection indicates that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. Pupils “flourish” in an environment characterised by a “strong sense of care, belonging and high ambition,” where staff know each child individually. The report highlights a curriculum that inspires pupils to “aim high” and produce work of “exceptional quality,” resulting in confident learners ready for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and well structured,” with clear content ordering and effective lesson adaptations ensuring all pupils can access learning.
- Strong foundations in English and mathematics are built from the Nursery Year, with early prioritisation of language development and number sense.
- Robust systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) promptly, providing tailored support that enables them to “thrive alongside their peers.”
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils demonstrating a strong “moral compass,” empathy, and confidence through leadership roles and exploring real-world issues.
- “Highly effective leadership” ensures staff feel valued and supported, fostering a culture committed to striving for the best outcomes.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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