Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Stevenage, SG1 5JD · Hertfordshire · primary school
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66th 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 — 8.2/10 against 4,240 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 22.0 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 22.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rising Stars, Happy Little Yogi, Junior Park Run, Dance, Table Tennis, and enter the Colour the Underpass and Wicked competitions. The school offers trips to the Henry Moore studios and gardens, along with a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 241. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Rising Stars club? How does the school manage transitions for children moving from nursery to primary?
What Ofsted said about Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy their learning and feel happy and safe. Leaders have empowered teachers to design a broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge effectively over time. The school provides strong support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they make strong progress.
Strengths
- Pupils treat each other with tolerance and respect, and incidences of bullying are extremely rare.
- Teachers carefully adapt learning to meet each pupil’s needs, including personalised plans for pupils with SEND.
- The curriculum is based on research of effective practice, such as working with the local ‘maths hub’ to sequence mathematics.
- A love of reading is developed from Nursery, with staff ensuring books match pupils’ phonics stage to build fluency.
- Leaders consider staff’s workload and well-being effectively, and governors now provide robust, independent challenge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to ensure that all pupils remember key knowledge in the long term and can apply it effectively, as teachers occasionally do not ensure pupils consolidate what they have been taught.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify need, concerns accurately recorded, and appropriate, timely follow-up action taken.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 93% |
| 2023/24 | 82% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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