Classpot

Cranborne Primary School

Hertsmere, EN6 2BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
93%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
80 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#175 of 13,686 nationally

About Cranborne Primary School

Cranborne Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with 180 applications for just 60 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. Of those 180 applications, 80 were first-preference choices, and the school was able to offer places to 54 of those families. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Hertsmere area. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site, and is led by headteacher Claire Keilty. It is not a faith school, with its religious character listed as 'does not apply'. While the school does not publish a parent view survey percentage, the high number of first-preference applications is a practical signal of parental confidence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLaurel Fields, Potters Bar, Hertsmere, EN6 2BA
HeadteacherClaire Keilty
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils458
Free School Meals (FSM)9.2%
School Capacity458 / 420 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
See an example
One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Feb 2023
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (22 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: cranborne.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Cranborne Primary School

Cranborne Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.