Bournehall Primary School
About Bournehall Primary School
Bournehall Primary School’s headline metrics present a mixed picture when compared against the Hertfordshire local authority average for primary schools. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (the combined RWM measure) sits at 64%, Bournehall achieves a slightly lower 61%. However, this headline figure masks some real strengths. In reading, a remarkable 97% of pupils met the expected standard, and 45% reached the higher standard — both well above what you might typically expect. Writing also performed strongly, with 88% hitting the expected mark and 16% reaching the higher threshold. Maths was the weaker area, with 71% at the expected level and 32% at the higher level. The school’s average scaled scores tell a similar story: reading averaged 108, while maths averaged 105. In the Hertsmere local area ranking, Bournehall places 16th out of 29 primary schools, putting it in the bottom half of its immediate competitors.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 68 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Breakfast club
07:30-08:55
After-school care
15:15-18:00
Source: bournehallprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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