St Mary's Infants' School
59%
Capacity
106
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About St Mary's Infants' School
St Mary's Infants' School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 7. The school has 106 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Verity Edey, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
St Mary's Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 20 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Infants' School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Drama, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, St Mary's Infants' School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | St Mary's Way, Baldock, North Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY |
| Headteacher | Verity Edey |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 106 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 106 / 180 (59% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Mary's Way, Baldock
North Hertfordshire, SG7 6HY
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