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Schools in HP4

A postcode district in Hertfordshire

  • Postcode district
  • 28 schools and nurseries

In short: HP4 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2813 primary · 3 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in HP4

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All HP4 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in HP4

13 in HP4, best first

Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Berkhamsted, HP4 1NX · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well above the England average.

13 first choices, 15 offers made

Met the standard at 1179%

England 62%

Days missed
2.8%
Pupils
109
Pupils per teacher
21.6
View school Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Bridgewater Primary School

Berkhamsted, HP4 1ES · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

68 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
3.0%
Pupils
459
Pupils per teacher
22.1
View school Bridgewater Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in HP4

3 in HP4, best first

Ashlyns School

Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

253 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,561
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Ashlyns School

Nurseries in HP4

13 in HP4, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in HP4

3 in HP4, by the school's Eduscope score

Ashlyns School

Berkhamsted, HP4 3AH · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

253 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1654.0

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
1,561
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Ashlyns School

Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,439
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Berkhamsted School

Egerton-Rothesay School

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1621.2

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
157
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Egerton-Rothesay School

Private Schools in HP4

3 in HP4. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Berkhamsted School

Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,439
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Berkhamsted School

Egerton-Rothesay School

Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 6 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1621.2

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
157
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Egerton-Rothesay School
The map

Every school in HP4, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Westfield Primary School, Requires improvementSwing Gate Infant School and Nursery, GoodGreenway Primary and Nursery School, GoodPotten End CofE Primary School, GoodVictoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Expected standard or betterSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch, GoodLittle Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Good in every areaBridgewater Primary School, GoodThe Thomas Coram Church of England School, GoodAshlyns School, GoodBerkhamsted School, InspectedEgerton-Rothesay School, InspectedBerkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School, InspectedDagnall VA Church of England School, GoodSt Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Expected standard or betterBerkhamsted Day Nursery Ltd, GoodHappy Days Pre-School, GoodPotten End Pre-School, GoodSt Mary's Pre-School (Northchurch) Ltd, GoodFledglings Nursery & Preschool, GoodKinderzimmer Berkhamsted, OutstandingToad Hall Nursery Berkhamsted, GoodMaria Montessori Nursery School, GoodLittle Ladybird ClubHome from Home, GoodSunnyside Community Playgroup, GoodSunhill Montessori Nursery, GoodRialize Childcare Limited
  • Outstanding1
  • Good18
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in HP4 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every HP4 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

HP4 has 28 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in HP4

Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.

Questions

Questions parents ask about HP4

How many schools are in HP4?

HP4 has 28 schools, including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 3 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in HP4?

The highest-ranked schools in HP4 on Eduscope are Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Bridgewater Primary School, Ashlyns School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in HP4?

There are 3 independent schools in HP4. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in HP4 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in HP4?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in HP4 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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