Forres Primary School
URN: 117284 • Hoddesdon EN11 0RW
Overview
- Name
- Forres Primary School
- URN
- 117284
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 47.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Douglas (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Stanstead Road, Hoddesdon EN11 0RW
Summary
Forres Primary School is a community school located in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils from ages 4 to 11. With a current enrolment of 297 students and a capacity of 420, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school has a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and support for all families.
The school is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust, which enhances its educational offerings through collaboration with other local primary schools. Forres Primary School focuses on a creative curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills alongside the mastery and application of knowledge. The school prides itself on fostering a positive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events and tours, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school. Forres Primary School is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its pupils.
The school is part of the Spiral Partnership Trust, which enhances its educational offerings through collaboration with other local primary schools. Forres Primary School focuses on a creative curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills alongside the mastery and application of knowledge. The school prides itself on fostering a positive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and personal development.
Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various events and tours, ensuring a strong partnership between home and school. Forres Primary School is dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for all its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Sheredes Primary School (76.9)
- The Cranbourne Primary School (65.0)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (64.3)
- St Cross Catholic Primary School (63.0)
- Roselands Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 297
- Boys
- 148
- Girls
- 149
- FSM %
- 28.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 297 | 148 | 149 | 420 | 28.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 297 | 148 | 149 | 420 | 28.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 336 | 168 | 168 | 420 | 23.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 336 | 168 | 168 | 420 | 23.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 354 | 167 | 187 | 420 | 19.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 178 | 181 | 420 | 13.90 |
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