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Reed First School

North Hertfordshire, SG8 8ABPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 12 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Reed First School

Reed First School is a small state primary in North Hertfordshire that clearly appeals to local families, with 27 applications for just 12 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That oversubscription ratio of 2. 25 to one is a strong signal of parent demand, and it's backed up by the fact that 16 of those applications were first-preference choices. The school's headteacher, Victoria Wittich, leads a community of just 68 pupils aged three to nine, which is actually above its official capacity of 60. With nursery provision on site and a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 6. 7%, the intake skews towards families who are actively choosing this school over others in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJacksons Lane, Royston, North Hertfordshire, SG8 8AB
HeadteacherVictoria Wittich
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)6.7%
School Capacity68 / 60 (113% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Reed First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.