Best Primary Schools in Harpenden
15 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Harpenden, 15 primary schools, accounting for 27.3% of the total, provide education to 3,546 pupils across the town.
- Harpenden's primary schools have an impressive Ofsted record, with 100.0% rated Good or Outstanding, comprising 5 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings out of 11 inspected.
- Primary schools in Harpenden have a high attainment level, with 79.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, surpassing the national average of 61.0%.
- With a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.34 and £6,513 spent per pupil, Harpenden's 15 primary schools educate pupils with 5.1% eligible for free school meals and 7.2% experiencing persistent absence.
St Hilda's School
Harpenden, AL5 2ES
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils136
P/T Ratio–
Wood End School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Harpenden, AL5 3EF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected92%
Absence4.0%
Pupils460
P/T Ratio23.0
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Harpenden, AL5 1QD
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.1%
Pupils265
P/T Ratio21.4
Crabtree Infants' School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Harpenden, AL5 5PU
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence3.0%
Pupils180
P/T Ratio18.6
Crabtree Junior School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Harpenden, AL5 5PU
Academy · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected85%
Absence3.7%
Pupils256
P/T Ratio18.3
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Manland Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Harpenden, AL5 4QW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected87%
Absence3.8%
Pupils203
P/T Ratio21.4
Harpenden Academy
Ofsted
Good
Harpenden, AL5 4EL
Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence4.2%
Pupils214
P/T Ratio23.8
High Beeches Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Harpenden, AL5 5SD
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected75%
Absence3.0%
Pupils418
P/T Ratio22.8
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Harpenden, AL5 4LE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected80%
Absence5.1%
Pupils227
P/T Ratio22.4
Roundwood Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Harpenden, AL5 3AD
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence4.1%
Pupils333
P/T Ratio23.0
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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Harpenden, AL5 2TP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected68%
Absence3.4%
Pupils154
P/T Ratio22.6
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The Grove Junior School
Ofsted
Good
Harpenden, AL5 1QB
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence3.4%
Pupils355
P/T Ratio19.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 15 primary schools in Harpenden, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Harpenden | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 79% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 7% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.3:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,513 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.