The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 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
- 227
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 10.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManland Primary School
Primary · 747m away
St George's School
Secondary · 776m away
Sir John Lawes School
Secondary · 905m away
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Hilda's School
Independent · 1.3km away
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Harpenden Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Katherine Warington School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Lea Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Lea Primary School and Nursery take?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery is in Harpenden, AL5 4LE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Lea Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, The Lea Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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