The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 91% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
91%
+29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
28%
+20.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 5 days per year on average — that's roughly a week.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Wicks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sauncey Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSir John Lawes School
Secondary · Very close
St George's School
Secondary · 419m away
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 747m away
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Harpenden Academy
Primary · 941m away
Crabtree Junior School
Primary · 980m away
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Manland Primary School a selective school?
No. Manland Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Manland Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Manland Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Manland Primary School?
Manland Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Manland Primary School take?
Manland Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Manland Primary School?
Manland Primary School is in Harpenden, AL5 4QW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Manland Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Manland Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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