Thundridge Church of England Primary School
About Thundridge Church of England Primary School
Thundridge Church of England Primary School is a small village school in East Hertfordshire, currently teaching 76 pupils against a capacity of 120, meaning it is running at just over 63% full. This undersubscription is notable given the local demand for primary places: the school received 35 applications for 14 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2. 5 applications per place. All 14 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, suggesting that while the school is popular among those who choose it, it is not drawing from a wide catchment. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15. 1%, which is above the national average for primary schools, indicating a slightly higher-than-typical level of socio-economic disadvantage among the intake. As a Church of England school with nursery provision, it serves children from age 3 to 11, and the headteacher is Sarah Bridgman.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Mar 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 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.
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