Stapleford Primary School
URN: 117455 • Hertford SG14 3NB
Overview
- Name
- Stapleford Primary School
- URN
- 117455
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Shillito (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992583341
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Hertford SG14 3NB
Summary
Stapleford Primary School, located in Hertford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 74 pupils, against a capacity of 96. The school, which has been serving the community since 1872, is affiliated with the Church of England and welcomes pupils from all faiths. It prides itself on a close-knit environment where staff know students and their families well, fostering a supportive and nurturing atmosphere.
The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in May 2024, highlighting its strong curriculum and community involvement. Pupils benefit from high-quality reading resources and engaging activities, including forest school sessions that teach practical skills. The school encourages positive relationships among students, with older pupils mentoring younger ones, which enhances the overall learning experience.
Stapleford Primary School also offers nursery provision for 15 and 30 hours, making it accessible for families in the local catchment area, including Bramfield, Waterford, and Stapleford. The school actively engages with the local church and community, further enriching the educational experience for its pupils.
The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in May 2024, highlighting its strong curriculum and community involvement. Pupils benefit from high-quality reading resources and engaging activities, including forest school sessions that teach practical skills. The school encourages positive relationships among students, with older pupils mentoring younger ones, which enhances the overall learning experience.
Stapleford Primary School also offers nursery provision for 15 and 30 hours, making it accessible for families in the local catchment area, including Bramfield, Waterford, and Stapleford. The school actively engages with the local church and community, further enriching the educational experience for its pupils.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Upcoming dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Click here for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FORM when making your application (download)
- Click here to read a summary of our latest Pupil and Parent/Carer Questionnaires – We are very proud of the feedback we received. (download)
- Click here for Nursery Admissions application form (download)
- OFSTED INSPECTION – MAY 2024 – Stapleford Primary School (download)
- OFSTED Inspection Summaries (download)
- Click here to read our full SIAMS report. (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bengeo Primary School (72.8)
- Abel Smith School (66.6)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (64.5)
- Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School (63.8)
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School (63.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 96
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 36
- Girls
- 38
- FSM %
- 7.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 36 | 38 | 96 | 7.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 72 | 35 | 37 | 96 | 9.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 96 | 4.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 96 | 4.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 80 | 39 | 41 | 112 | 6.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 88 | 45 | 43 | 112 | 4.30 |
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