Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School, Hertford

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a small primary school surrounded by a rich natural environment. Our nurturing and committed staff team is dedicated to helping every child reach their potential. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed with our school, our children and our vision at the forefront."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance and chess.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2024, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School are Hollybush Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 64% reading, 44% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) (0.4 miles, 68% reading, 71% maths); Mill Mead Primary Academy (0.8 miles); and Bengeo Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 82% reading, 79% maths).

16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 94% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).

44.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 49 pupils (31.4%) received SEN support and 15 (9.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hertford North Rail Station, about 880 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thieves Lane (opposite), 120 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 56 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 3.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School are The Sele School (0.2 miles), Richard Hale School (1.3 miles) and Simon Balle All-Through School (1.6 miles).