Harvey Road Primary School
114%
Capacity
240
Pupils
4.9x
Demand
About Harvey Road Primary School
Harvey Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Three Rivers community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 240 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Louisa Ingram, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 5th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 25 in Three Rivers.
Harvey Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 30 places, making it 4.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 53 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Harvey Road Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Cricket, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Three Rivers, Harvey Road Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Harvey Road, Rickmansworth, Three Rivers, WD3 3BN |
| Headteacher | Louisa Ingram |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 240 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 3.1% |
| School Capacity | 240 / 210 (114% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
5th of 13,686
Nationally
1st of 1,612
In East of England
1st of 25
In Three Rivers
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
97%
'23/24
100%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
147
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
53 families put this school as their 1st choice (36% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Harvey Road, Rickmansworth
Three Rivers, WD3 3BN
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