Hertsmere Jewish Primary School

About Hertsmere Jewish Primary School

Hertsmere Jewish Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, serving children aged 3 to 11. With 407 pupils on roll against a capacity of 455, it is not quite full, yet demand is clearly high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 131 applications for just 53 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.47, and made 51 offers to first-preference families. The school’s intake is notably less disadvantaged than the local average — just 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 23%. The school has a Jewish religious character, and its facilities include a chapel, a sensory room, and a library, alongside an ICT suite and playing fields. It also offers a nursery provision for younger children, making it a potential option for families seeking continuity from early years through to the end of Key Stage 2.

Academically, Hertsmere Jewish Primary School performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Hertfordshire average of 64%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 21% achieving that benchmark. Subject-level results are strong: 95% met expectations in writing, 90% in maths, and 79% in reading. Average scaled scores were 108 in maths and 107 in reading. The school ranks 4th out of 29 primary schools in the Hertsmere local authority area, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024 awarded a Good rating across all categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a significant improvement from its previous Inadequate rating in 2019.

The school offers a broad range of sports, including swimming, cricket, football, rounders, athletics, netball and dance, plus clubs such as drama, book club, choir, eco club and art club. Its SEND provisions are clearly defined, supporting pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health challenges, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families prioritising a faith-based primary with strong academic outcomes and a clear improvement trajectory, Hertsmere Jewish Primary School is a compelling choice. Its oversubscription rate and high first-preference conversion suggest it is well-regarded locally, and its ranking within the top five in Hertsmere reinforces that reputation. The school suits families who value a structured, supportive environment with a clear religious character and a proven record of raising attainment.

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