The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 333
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 1.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Hooft (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Roundwood Park, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoundwood Park School
Secondary · Very close
St Hilda's School
Independent · 480m away
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 965m away
St George's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Harpenden Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.6km away
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Manland Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roundwood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roundwood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roundwood Primary School?
Roundwood Primary School currently has 333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roundwood Primary School take?
Roundwood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roundwood Primary School?
Roundwood Primary School is in Harpenden, AL5 3AD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roundwood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roundwood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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