Anstey First School
URN: 117218 • Buntingford SG9 0BY
Overview
- Name
- Anstey First School
- URN
- 117218
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amy Myers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01763848346
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Anstey, Buntingford SG9 0BY
Summary
Anstey First School is a community primary school located in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, catering to children aged 2 to 9 years. With a current enrolment of 44 pupils and a maximum capacity of 70, the school prides itself on small class sizes, which foster a nurturing and supportive learning environment. The school adopts a Montessori approach in its early years, blending it with the National Curriculum to promote independent learning and personal responsibility among students.
The school offers a range of educational and wraparound care services, including a nursery, pre-school, and play schemes. Anstey First School is part of the Buntingford and Rib Valley 3-tier education system, ensuring smooth transitions for students as they progress to middle schools and beyond. The school emphasizes strong pastoral and special educational needs (SEN) support, collaborating closely with other local schools to enhance the educational experience.
Situated in a rural setting, Anstey First School features excellent outdoor facilities, including a wildlife area and climbing walls, which enrich students' learning experiences. The school community is actively involved in supporting its initiatives, contributing to a well-resourced environment that encourages children to achieve their full potential while developing social skills and confidence.
The school offers a range of educational and wraparound care services, including a nursery, pre-school, and play schemes. Anstey First School is part of the Buntingford and Rib Valley 3-tier education system, ensuring smooth transitions for students as they progress to middle schools and beyond. The school emphasizes strong pastoral and special educational needs (SEN) support, collaborating closely with other local schools to enhance the educational experience.
Situated in a rural setting, Anstey First School features excellent outdoor facilities, including a wildlife area and climbing walls, which enrich students' learning experiences. The school community is actively involved in supporting its initiatives, contributing to a well-resourced environment that encourages children to achieve their full potential while developing social skills and confidence.
Useful links
- Anstey Governors (governance)
- Governor's Secure Page (governance)
- Governor's Blog (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Anstey Staff (other)
- Contact information (other)
- Friends of Anstey First School (other)
- Photo Gallery (other)
- Head Teacher's Welcome (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 9
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 70
- Pupils
- 44
- Boys
- 21
- Girls
- 23
- FSM %
- 30.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 44 | 21 | 23 | 70 | 30.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 70 | 30.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 51 | 26 | 25 | 70 | 17.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 51 | 26 | 25 | 70 | 17.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 55 | 27 | 28 | 70 | 15.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 59 | 31 | 28 | 70 | 15.20 |
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