Crabtree Infants' School
URN: 140707 • Harpenden AL5 5PU
Overview
- Name
- Crabtree Infants' School
- URN
- 140707
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Simmons (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582623597
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crabtree Lane, Harpenden AL5 5PU
Summary
Crabtree Infants' School is a mixed primary academy located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with a total capacity of 180 pupils. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, guided by its vision and values. The leadership team, including the Executive Head, emphasizes the importance of community involvement, encouraging parents to engage through volunteering and participation in school governance.
The curriculum at Crabtree Infants' School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering essential subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and early reading, ensuring that children develop foundational skills. Additional programs focus on personal, social, and emotional development, promoting well-being and resilience among students.
Crabtree Infants' School also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication, newsletters, and opportunities for involvement in school activities, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.crabtreeschools.org.
The curriculum at Crabtree Infants' School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, covering essential subjects such as English, Maths, Science, and the Arts. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and early reading, ensuring that children develop foundational skills. Additional programs focus on personal, social, and emotional development, promoting well-being and resilience among students.
Crabtree Infants' School also prioritizes inclusivity and support for all learners, including those with special educational needs. The school actively engages with parents through regular communication, newsletters, and opportunities for involvement in school activities, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.crabtreeschools.org.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Become a Governor (governance)
- Special Education Needs (SEND) (sen)
- Attendance Information (sen)
- Consent and Payments (sen)
- Presentations for Parents (sen)
- Mental Health Presentations (sen)
- Infant School (calendar)
- Junior School (calendar)
- School Calendar >> (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Wood End School (78.6)
- High Beeches Primary School (77.4)
- Crabtree Junior School (76.1)
- Crabtree Infants' School (70.2)
- Crabtree Junior School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 180
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 98
- FSM %
- 2.20
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 180 | 82 | 98 | 180 | 2.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 178 | 83 | 95 | 180 | 2.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 179 | 97 | 82 | 180 | 0.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 179 | 97 | 82 | 180 | 0.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 178 | 98 | 80 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 179 | 105 | 74 | 180 | 0.60 |
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