Avanti Brook Primary School
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Ofsted Rating
15%
Capacity
67
Pupils
3.4x
Demand
About Avanti Brook Primary School
Avanti Brook Primary School, a state primary in East Hertfordshire, holds an Ofsted rating of Good, a solid foundation for its academic story. The most telling exam metric available is the school's Key Stage 2 performance, which sits at 64% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. This figure is exactly in line with the Hertfordshire local authority average, placing the school squarely in the middle of the pack for its area. Given that the school is small, with just 67 pupils against a capacity of 446, these results represent a very small cohort, so individual pupil performance can sway the overall percentage significantly. The school's Good rating, combined with this average-at-best KS2 outcome, suggests a school that provides a consistent, solid education without the standout academic results seen at the top-performing primaries in the county.
Ofsted's inspection awarded Avanti Brook a Good rating across all areas, including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's KS2 attainment of 64% matches the local authority average, but it is worth noting that this is below the top-tier peers in the area, such as Little Gaddesden and Harvey Road, which achieve a perfect ranking score of 100. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary, and its Progress 8 score is not available in the data. For parents focused purely on academic outcomes, the school offers a reliable, standard performance, but those seeking exceptional results may need to look at the nearby outstanding schools, such as Windhill21, which is just 1.7 km away.
Avanti Brook is a small, oversubscribed school, receiving 85 applications for just 25 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, with an oversubscription ratio of 3.4 to one. It offers a nursery provision for children from age two, and its facilities include a library, forest school, gymnasium and outdoor playground. The school provides a range of clubs, from coding and drama to eco club and gardening, and offers sports including football, gymnastics and netball. Its SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health, speech and language, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This combination of a strong SEND offer, a forest school, and a small, close-knit environment makes Avanti Brook particularly well-suited to families who value a broad, inclusive experience over headline academic figures, and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW |
| Headteacher | Rhys Jones |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 67 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 67 / 446 (15% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed25
85
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British59.7%
- Asian13.5%
- White (other)9.0%
- Mixed9.0%
- Black1.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
396 mstraight line
Green ring on the map shows the effective catchment for 2026/27. Check your address below.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Cutoff distances vary year to year and apply only to applicants who reach the distance criterion. Faith, sibling, and SEND priorities take precedence.
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Contact Information
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford
East Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford
East Hertfordshire, CM23 2UW
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