Tannery Drift School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).

Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Ages: 3–9
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 325
Capacity: 94%
FSM: 8.9%

Governance

Local authority: Hertfordshire
Head: Mrs Anna Greetham (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: No
Nursery: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableMarch 2025

School inspection

7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

School inspection

February 2020 | School Inspection

Short inspection

May 2016 | Short Inspection

Interim assessment

March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment

Full inspection: Good

February 2011 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

November 2007 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

October 2002 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Tannery Drift, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School

Primary · 604m away

Roman Way Academy

Primary · 1.1km away

Icknield Walk First School

Primary · 1.1km away

King James Academy Royston

All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away

Questions parents ask

What is Tannery Drift School's Ofsted rating?

Tannery Drift School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend Tannery Drift School?

Tannery Drift School currently has 325 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Tannery Drift School take?

Tannery Drift School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.

Where is Tannery Drift School?

Tannery Drift School is in Royston, SG8 5DE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Tannery Drift School have a sixth form?

No, Tannery Drift School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.

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