Bonneygrove Primary School

About Bonneygrove Primary School

Bonneygrove Primary School sits in the top 25% of primary schools nationally for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, with 75% hitting that benchmark. That figure is notably above the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64%, placing the school 76th out of 401 primary schools in the county. In Broxbourne specifically, it ranks 5th out of 26 schools, putting it comfortably in the top quintile for its immediate area. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2018. Every inspected category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — now scores Good, suggesting a school that has turned around effectively under headteacher Craig Hamilton.

Looking deeper at the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is one of solid, above-average performance. The average scaled scores for both reading and maths sit at 105, which is above the national benchmark of 100. In maths, 88% of pupils met the expected standard, and 18% reached the higher standard. Reading saw 82% at expected and 27% at the higher level, while writing matched maths with 88% at expected. The combined expected standard of 75% is a strong outcome, though the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects drops to 7%, which is in line with national trends. The school does not publish Progress 8 scores, but the raw attainment figures suggest pupils are leaving Year 6 well prepared for secondary school, particularly in maths and writing.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 44 places in the 2025/26 intake, there were 96 applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. All 36 first-preference applicants were offered places, meaning it is a popular choice among local families. Facilities include art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, an outdoor playground and a chapel, and the sports offer covers football, netball, cricket, athletics and swimming. The school has nursery provision for younger children and supports pupils with specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With 28.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a relatively diverse catchment. This is a school that suits families looking for strong academic outcomes in a well-led, improving setting, though the high demand means early application is essential.

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