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The Cranbourne Primary School

Broxbourne, EN11 9PPPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#6,831
of 13,686 nationally

About The Cranbourne Primary School

The Cranbourne Primary School sits within Hertfordshire, a local authority with 401 primary schools, and is one of 26 schools in the Broxbourne area. In the most recent local rankings, it placed 13th out of those 26, putting it exactly in the middle of its immediate peers. Across the wider county, its rank is 184th, while the top-performing schools in Hertfordshire include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harvey Road Primary School, and The Russell School, all of which achieved the highest possible ranking score. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Sheredes Primary School, located 2.8 kilometres away. Cranbourne itself holds a Good rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2020, and an ungraded inspection in March 2025 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The school is led by headteacher Rachel Semark and caters for 410 pupils aged 4 to 11, operating below its capacity of 497.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBridleway North, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, EN11 9PP
HeadteacherRachel Semark
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils410
Free School Meals (FSM)12.9%
School Capacity410 / 497 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Mar 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (5 Mar 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 1 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsFootballCricketTennisRoundersSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubDramaCodingBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cranbourne Primary School

The Cranbourne Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.