Hurst Drive Primary School
93%
Capacity
390
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Broxbourne community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 390 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Hurst Drive Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Fiona Ajose, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10425th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 26 in Broxbourne.
Hurst Drive Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 59 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 56 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 Hurst Drive Primary School include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Cricket, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Broxbourne, Hurst Drive 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 8DH |
| Headteacher | Fiona Ajose |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 390 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.8% |
| School Capacity | 390 / 420 (93% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (51%)
10425th of 13,686
Nationally
1149th of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 26
In Broxbourne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
51%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
51%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
83
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
56 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross
Broxbourne, EN8 8DH
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