The Wroxham School

About The Wroxham School

The Wroxham School is a state primary in Hertsmere, Hertfordshire, and it stands out in the local landscape. Among the 29 primary schools in the borough, it ranks second, placing it in the top 7% locally and the top 10% across the East of England region. Its closest competitors at the top of the Hertsmere table are Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Harvey Road Primary School, and The Russell School, all of which share similar high-performing profiles. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves 222 pupils aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 242. It also offers nursery provision, which is a practical bonus for families with younger children. Headteacher Nicky Easey leads a school that is clearly well-regarded in its immediate area, and its strong local ranking suggests it is a popular choice among parents in Hertsmere.

Academically, The Wroxham School performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined, compared to the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64%. The school also excels at stretching its pupils: 13% achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, with particularly strong results in reading (47% at the higher level) and maths (33% at the higher level). Average scaled scores were 108 in reading and 107 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024 rated it Good overall, with an Outstanding mark for early years provision. This represents a change from its previous Outstanding rating in 2013, but the inspection report notes strong leadership and management, good behaviour and attitudes, and good personal development.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a gymnasium, library, playing fields, and an outdoor playground. Sports provision is broad, with tennis, football, rounders, cricket, swimming, dance, and cross country all on offer. Clubs such as gardening, film club, coding, eco club, art club, and science club provide enrichment beyond the classroom. The school is equipped to support children with specific learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 95 applications were received for 30 places, with 23 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.17. This level of demand, combined with its strong local ranking and above-average outcomes, makes The Wroxham School a compelling choice for families in Hertsmere who prioritise academic achievement and a broad extracurricular offer.

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