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Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

East Hertfordshire, SG9 0NRPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 37 applications for just 16 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2. 31. All 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first are likely to secure a spot. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, serving children from age 2 to 9, and it currently has 131 pupils on roll against a capacity of 109, meaning it is operating slightly above its official limit. With 13. 4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is broadly representative of the local area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressGreat Hormead, Buntingford, East Hertfordshire, SG9 0NR
HeadteacherLynda Cowler
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)13.4%
School Capacity131 / 109 (120% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2024
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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, 27 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.