Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
79%
Capacity
142
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 142 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Sutherland Cooper, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13129th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 47 in East Hertfordshire.
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 23 applications for 17 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 94% recommending the school (16 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School include Sports Hall, Forest School, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Athletics, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hertfordshire, Hertford St Andrew CofE 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Calton Avenue, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, SG14 2EP |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Sutherland Cooper |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 142 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 46.9% |
| School Capacity | 142 / 180 (79% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (10 Dec 2024): Some aspects not as strong
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13129th of 13,686
Nationally
1512th of 1,612
In East of England
44th of 47
In East Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
41%
'23/24
33%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
16 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed17
23
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Calton Avenue, Hertford
East Hertfordshire, SG14 2EP
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