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Northfields Infants and Nursery School

North Hertfordshire, SG6 4PTPrimaryAges 3–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Northfields Infants and Nursery School

Northfields Infants and Nursery School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 7, located in North Hertfordshire. It currently has 151 pupils against a capacity of 180, meaning there is some room to grow, but the demand is clearly there. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 66 applications for 30 places, with 35 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.2, so it is a popular choice locally. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.5%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school has a nursery provision attached, and the headteacher is Rob Dell. It is a mixed, non-religious school with no boarding or sixth form.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBurley, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, SG6 4PT
HeadteacherRob Dell
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils151
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity151 / 180 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

5
LibrarySports HallForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketFootballAthleticsDanceNetballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaFilm ClubBook ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Northfields Infants and Nursery School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.