Tannery Drift School
94%
Capacity
325
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Tannery Drift School
Tannery Drift School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 325 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 345 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Tannery Drift School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Anna Greetham, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
Tannery Drift School is a popular choice with families — it received 154 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 65 were first-preference applications.
Tannery Drift School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (95 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tannery Drift School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, Tannery Drift 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 | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tannery Drift, Royston, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE |
| Headteacher | Anna Greetham |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 325 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 325 / 345 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Mar 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
95 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
154
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
65 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tannery Drift, Royston
North Hertfordshire, SG8 5DE
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