Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School

About Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School

Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School is a state primary in Three Rivers, Hertfordshire, currently educating 427 pupils against a capacity of 450, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 134 applications for 51 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.63, with 49 of those offers going to first-preference families. This level of competition indicates a solid local reputation. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, catering for children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Parv Qureshi leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its last two graded inspections, with the most recent ungraded inspection in March 2025 noting that the school had improved significantly since its previous graded visit.

Academically, the school's Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 show a mixed picture. The proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 65%, which sits just above the local authority average of 64%. However, the school's ranking within Three Rivers places it 21st out of 25 primary schools, putting it in the bottom 16% locally. Nationally, it ranks in the 43rd percentile, meaning it performs around the middle of the pack. Looking at individual subjects, reading and maths average scores were 107 and 105 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. The proportion achieving the higher standard in reading was 38%, while in maths it was 24%, and in writing just 13%. Ofsted's inspection breakdown from November 2019 rated all areas as Good, including early years provision, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership, with no outstanding judgements. The school does not have a sixth form.

The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, outdoor playground, gymnasium, dining hall and chapel, alongside sports such as rounders, netball, athletics, gymnastics, dance and swimming. Clubs include art, coding, science and chess. For families with children who have special educational needs, the school lists provisions for eight different needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 84 families in the 2024/25 period were overwhelmingly positive: 95% would recommend the school, and 94% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy. The school is oversubscribed, so families should be prepared to apply early and consider their catchment area carefully. It suits families looking for a well-regarded local primary with strong pastoral care and a broad range of activities, particularly those who value the Forest School provision and inclusive SEND support.

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