The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Ajose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfield Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Lea Valley High School
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The Lea Valley Academy
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Four Swannes Primary School
Primary · 657m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Honilands Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Freezywater St George's CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hurst Drive Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hurst Drive Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hurst Drive Primary School?
Hurst Drive Primary School currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hurst Drive Primary School take?
Hurst Drive Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hurst Drive Primary School?
Hurst Drive Primary School is in Waltham Cross, EN8 8DH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hurst Drive Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hurst Drive Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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