Reedings Junior School

About Reedings Junior School

Reedings Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in the Hertfordshire local authority, where it sits among 401 same-type schools. In the most recent local rankings based on Key Stage 2 expected standards in reading, writing and maths, the school placed 22nd out of 47 schools in East Hertfordshire, placing it in the top half of its immediate borough. The top-performing peers in the same local authority include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both of which achieved the maximum ranking score of 100, followed closely by The Russell School on 97. Reedings itself holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in an ungraded inspection in March 2024, where inspectors noted the school remains Good and is improving. The headteacher is Daniel Lough, and the school has a non-religious character, with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Academically, Reedings delivers solid results at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 academic year, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the local authority average of 64%. The school also saw 22% of pupils achieve the higher standard in these three subjects. In reading, 83% met the expected level and 37% reached the higher standard, while in writing 90% met expectations and 27% hit the higher mark. Maths results were similarly strong, with 82% at the expected level and 35% at the higher standard. Average scores sat at 107 for reading and 106 for maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the 31st percentile among all primary schools, and in the East of England region it sits in the 28th percentile. These figures suggest a school that consistently outperforms the local average without being among the very highest achievers in the area.

The school is slightly oversubscribed, with 245 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240. Facilities include an outdoor playground, music rooms, a gymnasium, forest school area, dining hall, sensory room, art studios, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer are netball, football, gymnastics, athletics, dance and rounders, while clubs include drama, gardening, science club, eco club and chess. SEND provision is broad, covering specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties or disabilities. With 7.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school has a slightly below-average level of disadvantage. This is a solid, well-equipped junior school that suits families looking for above-average outcomes in a supportive, well-resourced setting within Hertfordshire.

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