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Sheredes Primary School

Broxbourne, EN11 8LLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
88 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#549 of 13,686 nationally

About Sheredes Primary School

Sheredes Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, for children aged 3 to 11. With 460 pupils on roll against a capacity of 480, the school is running very close to full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 221 applications for just 59 places, making it heavily oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.75 applicants per place. Of the 88 families who put it as their first preference, 53 were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 8.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school also offers nursery provision, so families can join from age three. Headteacher Lorna Stevenson leads a school that has held an Outstanding rating from Ofsted since at least 2008, and its most recent graded inspection in March 2023 reaffirmed that top grade across every category, including early years provision, behaviour, personal development, and leadership.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBenford Road, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, EN11 8LL
HeadteacherLorna Stevenson
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)8.2%
School Capacity460 / 480 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibrarySensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

TennisRoundersNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

07:45-08:50

After-school care

15:20-18:00

Source: sheredesprimary.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sheredes Primary School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.