Little Hadham Primary School

About Little Hadham Primary School

Little Hadham Primary School sits in a strong position when you compare its headline Key Stage 2 results against the Hertfordshire local authority average. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 64 per cent, but Little Hadham achieves 71 per cent — a clear seven-point advantage. That gap widens further at the higher standard, where 14 per cent of pupils hit that top tier compared with a county average that sits lower. The school’s reading and maths average scores of 109 and 107 respectively are solid, and the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading is particularly striking at 62 per cent. In writing, 86 per cent of pupils met the expected standard, matching the reading figure, while maths saw 81 per cent. These results place Little Hadham 18th out of 47 primary schools in East Hertfordshire, putting it comfortably in the top half of its local authority.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2025 awarded Outstanding grades across every category judged — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, early years provision, and leadership and management. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when the school was rated Good overall. The parent view data, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, is overwhelmingly positive: 100 per cent of the 84 respondents would recommend the school, and 90 per cent strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong agreement was also very high for questions about safety (93 per cent), behaviour (83 per cent), and the school’s support for SEND children (92 per cent). The school has 139 pupils against a capacity of 140, and 13.4 per cent are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly below the national average.

Little Hadham is a small village primary with a nursery provision, serving children from age 3 to 11. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 35 applications for 16 places, with 15 of those coming as first preferences — a ratio of 2.19 applicants per place. The school offers a range of facilities including a forest school, sensory room, gymnasium, and a chapel, and runs clubs such as eco club, gardening, film club and science club. Sports on offer include athletics, rounders, football, netball and tennis. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, and visual impairment. For families seeking a strong academic record within a small, community-focused setting where parents report very high levels of satisfaction, Little Hadham is a compelling choice — though securing a place will require an early application given the level of demand.

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