Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Berkhamsted

In its own words: "“ At its best, education must be a process of shaping human beings to reach out for and enjoy abundant life, and to do so in such strong communities… that they and all around them flourish . “ - Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury Welcome to Little Gaddesden C. of E. Primary School!"

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to Little Gaddesden Church of England Primary School! Nestled in the heart of our beautiful village community, our school is a happy, vibrant place where children are inspired to become curious, confident, and independent learners. Since 1854, our small school with a big heart has provided an exceptional foundation for young minds."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, tennis, badminton, multi-sports, running, yoga, dance, choir and guitar.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 86% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are Dagnall VA Church of England School (1.6 miles, Good, 56% reading, 33% maths); Aldbury Church of England Primary and Nursery School (1.9 miles, Good, 94% reading, 94% maths); Studham Village CofE Academy (2.1 miles); and Great Gaddesden Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

43 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (8%).

In 2026, 10 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 2 (1.8%) 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 autism.

Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 9 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 Tring Rail Station, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (opposite), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, other theft and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.