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High Leigh Primary School

Broxbourne, EN11 8GFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Dec 2024
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#4,906
of 13,686 nationally

About High Leigh Primary School

High Leigh Primary School is a state primary in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, and sits 8th out of 26 primary schools in the borough according to its KS2 expected standard ranking. That puts it in the top third locally, though it is some way behind the top-performing peers in the wider Hertfordshire area, such as Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both of which achieved a perfect ranking score of 100. The school is a mixed, non-religious setting for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It has capacity for 210 pupils but currently enrols 154, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 38 applications for just 13 places. A notably high proportion of pupils — 40.3% — are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, which gives some context to the school’s intake and the challenges it faces.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSchofield Way, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, EN11 8GF
HeadteacherKelly Gradwell
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils154
Free School Meals (FSM)40.3%
School Capacity154 / 210 (73% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 27 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSensory RoomDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirScience ClubGardeningDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:15-17:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About High Leigh Primary School

High Leigh Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.