The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Orthodox Jewish school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Orthodox Jewish
Numbers
- Pupils
- 419
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- YAVNEH COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Field
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hillside Avenue, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Yavneh Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Yavneh Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Yavneh Primary School?
Yavneh Primary School currently has 419 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Yavneh Primary School take?
Yavneh Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Yavneh Primary School?
Yavneh Primary School is in Borehamwood, WD6 1HL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Yavneh Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Yavneh Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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