The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 31% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
31%
-31.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-9.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 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
- 141
- Capacity
- 54%
- FSM
- 35%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Georgina Wheeler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
London Road, Shenley, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9DX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClore Shalom School
Primary · 1.7km away
Newberries Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Manor Lodge School
Independent · 2.1km away
Radlett Lodge School
Independent · 2.2km away
Parkside Community Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Hertsmere Jewish Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Radlett Preparatory School Ltd
Independent · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shenley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shenley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shenley Primary School?
Shenley Primary School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shenley Primary School take?
Shenley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shenley Primary School?
Shenley Primary School is in Radlett, WD7 9DX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shenley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shenley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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