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Schools in Bricket Wood

A town in Hertfordshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 200 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1153%England 62%
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school11%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bricket Wood

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 Bricket Wood primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bricket Wood

1 mainstream schools in Bricket Wood, best first

Nurseries in Bricket Wood

4 in Bricket Wood, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Bricket Wood, 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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Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School, GoodThe House That Jack Built Nursery, GoodCanopy St. Albans, GoodAshbourne Day Nurseries at Bricket Wood, GoodThe Crescent Playgroup, Good
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Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

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

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What's on offer for each age

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

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Bricket Wood vs England

How good are Bricket Wood's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bricket Wood

Bricket WoodEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    53%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    11%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bricket Wood in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
53% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
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11% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bricket Wood has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 41% fewer pupils than in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bricket Wood's state schools each January.

Down 41% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bricket Wood17%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bricket Wood

How many schools are in Bricket Wood?

Bricket Wood has 5 schools, including 1 primary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bricket Wood?

The highest-ranked schools in Bricket Wood on Eduscope are Mount Pleasant Lane Primary 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.

What percentage of schools in Bricket Wood are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bricket Wood hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bricket Wood perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bricket Wood, 53% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bricket Wood?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bricket Wood is 20.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bricket Wood schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bricket Wood is 10.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bricket Wood?

There are 200 pupils enrolled across schools in Bricket Wood, with 200 in primary. 16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bricket Wood?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Bricket Wood 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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