The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Aldwickbury Crescent, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5SD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is High Beeches Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Beeches Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Beeches Primary School?
High Beeches Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Beeches Primary School take?
High Beeches Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Beeches Primary School?
High Beeches Primary School is in Harpenden, AL5 5SD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Beeches Primary School have a sixth form?
No, High Beeches Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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