The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 154
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 40.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Gradwell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Schofield Way, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8GF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoselands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Rivers Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Robert Barclay Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hailey Hall School
Special school · 1.5km away
Haileybury College
Independent · 1.6km away
St Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rye Park Nursery School
Nursery · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is High Leigh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Leigh Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Leigh Primary School?
High Leigh Primary School currently has 154 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Leigh Primary School take?
High Leigh Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Leigh Primary School?
High Leigh Primary School is in Hoddesdon, EN11 8GF, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Leigh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, High Leigh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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