Widford School

About Widford School

Widford School, a small state primary in East Hertfordshire, stands out for its strong parent satisfaction, but its academic headline metrics are not available in the data to compare against the local authority average of 64 for Key Stage 2. This absence of published SATs results or a Progress 8 score makes it difficult to benchmark the school's academic performance directly against other Hertfordshire primaries. However, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good overall, a significant improvement from its Requires Improvement rating in 2017. The inspection noted that standards are maintained, and leadership and management, as well as early years provision, are both rated Good. With only 47 pupils on roll against a capacity of 64, the school is notably small, which may contribute to the very high levels of parental approval seen in the Parent View survey.

Academically, the lack of published exam data means parents will need to rely on the Ofsted judgment and the school's own communication. The Parent View survey, based on 26 responses, shows that 100% of parents would recommend the school. Strong majorities strongly agree that their child is happy (88%) and feels safe (88%), and that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn (65% strongly agree). While the school does not have a sixth form, as a primary it focuses on the core curriculum. The Ofsted report from 2019, which was a graded inspection, also rated the school Good, suggesting consistency in quality. The school's small size may allow for more individualised attention, though this is not explicitly stated in the data.

Practically, Widford School offers a range of facilities including a forest school, music rooms, an ICT suite, and a sports hall, alongside clubs like eco club, coding, and science club. It provides support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia and for social, emotional and mental health needs. For the 2025/26 admissions year, the school was oversubscribed, with 14 applications for just 3 places, and all first preference applicants were offered a place. This high demand, combined with a 19.6% free school meals rate, suggests a diverse intake. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Hunsdon Junior Mixed and Infant School, 1.6 km away. This school would suit families who value a very small, community-focused primary with strong parental endorsement and a good Ofsted rating, but who are comfortable with limited published academic data.

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