Cranborne Primary School, Potters Bar

Good
Primary
Foundation school
Mixed
Ages 311

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~622m)Possible (~889m)Unlikely (~1.2km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Claire Keilty
Pupils:448 / 420 capacity
LA:Hertfordshire
Phone:01707652714
Address:Laurel Fields, Potters Bar, EN6 2BA
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 21 February 2023View full report
URN:117369
UKPRN:10077451
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hertsmere
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2013 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.

Rated Outstanding for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

9.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-7ppMaths-3ppWriting

Reading has declined from 97% to 90%. Maths has remained stable at around 90%. Writing has remained stable at around 95%.

Class Sizes

30.5

Avg class size

29.5

Infant (KS1)

30.4

KS2

15

Total classes

4 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Potters Bar Rail Station (entrance)
554m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Mutton Lane (S-bound)
228m · 4 min walk
Laurel Avenue (opp)
235m · 4 min walk
Cranborne Road (opp)
336m · 5 min walk
Potters Bar Railway Station (Stop C)
540m · 9 min walk
Cranbourne Avenue (opp)
596m · 10 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

107%

Over capacity

448 pupils

420 capacity

28 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Potters Bar

High pressure
New homes approved:307
Projected new pupils:77

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Potters Bar

Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

14,951

Applications

12,834

Got 1st preference

88.0%

Got preferred school

98.2%

Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

21 February 2023
12 September 2017
31 January 2013
Leadership & ManagementOutstanding

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.63462%

Overall absence

7.88043%

Persistent absence

368

Enrolments

Authorised4.0639%
Unauthorised0.57072%
Persistent (10%+)7.88043%
Severe (50%+)0.27174%

Absence trend

3.56746%
18/19
3.65982%
20/21
6.008%
21/22
4.9987%
22/23
4.82339%
23/24
4.63462%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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