Yavneh Primary School
Borehamwood, WD6 1HL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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26th 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 886 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 8.2/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Yavneh Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Guitar, Drums and Yoga clubs, and participate in Active London sports. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 curriculum support pupils who are not yet reaching the higher standard? What specific support is offered during the transition from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2?
What Ofsted said about Yavneh Primary School
Overview
Yavneh Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “close-knit community” where pupils thrive, underpinned by a culture of kindness and high expectations. Leaders have successfully managed significant growth while ensuring staff are well-supported and pupils are thoroughly prepared for secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well” and benefit from a “rich and varied enrichment offer” that sparks aspirations.
- The curriculum is logically sequenced, with staff using “precise subject specific vocabulary” to help pupils achieve very well.
- “Clear and robust systems” effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- A “very positive reading culture” exists, with expert staff quickly helping pupils who find reading difficult.
- Staff are “immensely proud to work at the school,” supported by leaders who help them manage workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not always provide the “precise support” needed for pupils to consistently apply knowledge of handwriting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling in independent work, which limits writing quality.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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