Best Primary Schools in Hertford
19 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Hertford, 19 primary schools cater to 4,698 pupils, with a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.48, slightly higher than the national average.
- Ofsted inspections in Hertford show 92.3% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 11 Good out of 13 inspected schools.
- Primary schools in Hertford have 62.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with a persistent absence rate of 15.2%.
- With 10.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Hertford's primary schools spend £7,834 per pupil, 8.2% have English as an additional language, and 12.9% have special educational needs.
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Haileybury College
Hertford, SG13 7NU
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils916
P/T Ratio–
Heath Mount School
Hertford, SG14 3NG
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils505
P/T Ratio–
Abel Smith School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hertford, SG13 8AE
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence4.7%
Pupils233
P/T Ratio23.4
Bengeo Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Hertford, SG14 3DX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.8%
Pupils450
P/T Ratio20.4
Stapleford Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG14 3NB
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.9%
Pupils74
P/T Ratio14.2
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG14 2EP
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected33%
Absence7.0%
Pupils142
P/T Ratio13.7
Hailey Hall School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Hertford, SG13 7PB
Academy · Primary · Ages 11–16 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence21.8%
Pupils83
P/T Ratio9.9
Hertford Heath Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG13 7QW
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected48%
Absence7.0%
Pupils196
P/T Ratio19.5
Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG13 8RA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected50%
Absence6.7%
Pupils112
P/T Ratio24.2
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Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG14 3SG
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence3.6%
Pupils219
P/T Ratio21.3
Wheatcroft Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG13 7HQ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected73%
Absence5.0%
Pupils300
P/T Ratio21.2
Morgans Primary School & Nursery
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG13 8DR
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence5.5%
Pupils335
P/T Ratio19.7
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG14 2LR
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected61%
Absence5.0%
Pupils225
P/T Ratio21.8
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Hertford, SG14 2BU
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected63%
Absence5.7%
Pupils209
P/T Ratio19.4
Hollybush Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG14 2DF
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected26%
Absence7.9%
Pupils204
P/T Ratio14.5
Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Hertford, SG13 8PX
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected55%
Absence6.5%
Pupils87
P/T Ratio15.6
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 20 primary schools in Hertford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hertford | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 62% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,834 | £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.