The short version
Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–9
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Adele McMurrough (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Causeway, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Layston Church of England First School's Ofsted rating?
Layston Church of England First School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Layston Church of England First School?
Layston Church of England First School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Layston Church of England First School take?
Layston Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 5 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Layston Church of England First School?
Layston Church of England First School is in Buntingford, SG9 9EU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Layston Church of England First School have a sixth form?
No, Layston Church of England First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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