Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

About Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School

Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School is a state primary in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, serving 231 pupils aged 3 to 11. In the local authority's primary school rankings, it sits 14th out of 29 schools in Hertsmere, placing it in the bottom half of the district. For context, the top-performing peers in the same local authority include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harvey Road Primary School, and The Russell School, all of which achieved the highest possible ranking score. Ladbrooke's ranking score of 62 places it well behind these leaders, though it's worth noting that the school is oversubscribed — for 30 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 133 total applications, with 27 offers going to first-preference families. This suggests strong local demand despite the middling league table position, likely driven by its community feel and the range of facilities on offer.

Academically, Ladbrooke's Key Stage 2 results from 2023/24 show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 62%, just below the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64%. In individual subjects, writing performed best with 76% at expected, followed by maths at 69% and reading at 66%. However, the proportion achieving the higher standard across all three subjects was just 7%, and in reading only 10% reached that level. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The ungraded inspection in 2022 confirmed the school remains Good, and the early years provision, which was previously graded 2 (Requires Improvement) in 2008, has since been brought up to standard.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, and a chapel, alongside an outdoor playground. Sports provision covers cricket, football, gymnastics, tennis, swimming and cross country, while clubs include coding, drama, eco club, art club, science club and gardening. SEND provisions are in place for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With a nursery on site, it suits families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6. The school is oversubscribed with a ratio of 4.43 applications per place, so families will need to apply early and consider their catchment area carefully. It's a solid, improving local option for those who prioritise a Good Ofsted rating and a wide extracurricular offer over top-tier academic outcomes.

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