The short version
Below-average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 17.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Shay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Woodland Road, Hertford Heath, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 7QW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaileybury College
Independent · 949m away
Middleton School
Special school · 1.7km away
Pinewood School
Special school · 1.7km away
Simon Balle All-Through School
All-through · Grammar · 2.0km away
Hailey Hall School
Special school · 2.0km away
Presdales School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Roselands Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Abel Smith School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School?
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School take?
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School?
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School is in Hertford, SG13 7QW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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