Lodge Farm Primary School

About Lodge Farm Primary School

Lodge Farm Primary School in Stevenage sits below the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 48% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a Hertfordshire average of 64%. That gap of 16 percentage points places the school 273rd out of 401 primary schools in the county, and 14th out of 19 in Stevenage itself. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths, but writing lagged at 52%. Only 7% of pupils reached the higher standard across all three subjects. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025 judged overall effectiveness as not yet graded, but the quality of education and leadership and management were both rated as requires improvement. Behaviour and attitudes, personal development and early years provision were all rated good.

The parent view survey, based on 91 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows a divided picture. 88% of parents said their child is happy at the school, and 84% felt their child is safe. However, only 58% agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, and 29% disagreed. On behaviour, 65% agreed the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, but 31% disagreed. 66% of respondents would recommend the school to another parent. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available for this data set, but the KS2 average scores in reading (106) and maths (104) are both slightly above the national average of 100. The school has a nursery provision for children from age 3, and its 412 pupils fill 95% of its 435-capacity building.

Lodge Farm is a state primary school for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with no religious character. It was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 90 applications for 37 places, with 31 first-preference offers made. The school offers a range of facilities including music rooms, a library, art studios, a gymnasium and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, football, swimming and gymnastics, and clubs include coding, book club, film club and eco club. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. The nearest outstanding-rated primary school is Round Diamond Primary School, 2.2 kilometres away. This school may suit families who value a broad range of facilities and clubs, but who are prepared to engage closely with the school on academic standards and SEND support.

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