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Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School

Broxbourne, EN7 5NSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,239
of 13,686 nationally

About Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School

Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School is a state primary in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and it’s a school that families clearly want to get into. With 240 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it’s running above its official limit, and the 2025/26 admissions data tells a similar story: 134 applications for just 30 places, with 45 of those as first preferences and only 28 first-preference offers made. That’s an oversubscription ratio of 4. 47, meaning nearly four and a half children apply for every spot. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average — just 7. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with roughly 23% nationally. Headteacher Michelle Beck leads a mixed, non-religious primary that also offers nursery provision for three-year-olds, so it’s a genuine all-through option from early years up to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMillcrest Road, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN7 5NS
HeadteacherMichelle Beck
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils240
Free School Meals (FSM)7.7%
School Capacity240 / 210 (114% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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

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