The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Keilty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laurel Fields, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDarwin School
Independent · 619m away
The Mews
Independent · 642m away
Chase House School
Independent · 642m away
The Orchard School
Independent · 642m away
Fenton Grange School
Independent · 642m away
The Wroxham School
Primary · 1.0km away
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gracewood Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Cranborne Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cranborne Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cranborne Primary School?
Cranborne Primary School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cranborne Primary School take?
Cranborne Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cranborne Primary School?
Cranborne Primary School is in Potters Bar, EN6 2BA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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