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Wheatcroft Primary School

East Hertfordshire, SG13 7HQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
32 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3301 of 13,686 nationally

About Wheatcroft Primary School

Wheatcroft Primary School in East Hertfordshire is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 3 to 11, currently home to 300 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning it is very nearly full but not quite at the ceiling. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.5%, which is worth noting in context — it is higher than the national primary average of around 23%, but still indicates a significant minority of children from less advantaged backgrounds. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 82 applications for 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. Of those, 32 were first-preference offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, a good number of families who put it top still secured a spot. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are not tied to faith criteria, and it offers nursery provision for children from age 3, which may appeal to local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStanstead Road, Hertford, East Hertfordshire, SG13 7HQ
HeadteacherDebbie Miller
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils300
Free School Meals (FSM)14.5%
School Capacity300 / 315 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteDining HallSports HallSensory RoomForest SchoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingNetballFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

GardeningArt ClubDramaBook ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

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Wheatcroft 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.