Little Hadham Primary School, Ware
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Little Hadham Primary excels at creating a nurturing environment where all children - including those with additional needs - achieve exceptionally well. Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to plan engaging lessons that build knowledge over time, with pupils becoming confident, fluent readers and developing deep understanding across the curriculum. The school goes beyond academics to develop well-rounded, empathetic citizens through activities that build character, promote fairness and celebrate diversity.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional curriculum design with strong subject knowledge - pupils build deep understanding and make connections across subjects
- Systematic phonics teaching and a love of reading fostered from the earliest stages
- Outstanding support for pupils with SEND, identified early with well-trained staff adapting teaching effectively
- Strong behaviour, relationships and respect throughout the school with high staff expectations
- Rich personal development opportunities including school council, international projects, and sustainability initiatives
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, international projects, green team sustainability initiatives, museum and gallery visits, theatre visits, growing and selling produce locally, wide range of clubs
Little Hadham Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils flourish in an inclusive and supportive environment. The school provides a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with high-quality teaching across all subjects, from early years through to Year 6.
At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
84 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 86% to 91%. Maths has improved from 81% to 91%. Writing has remained stable at around 86%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
26.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
151 pupils
140 capacity
11 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ware
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ware
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
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(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.2232%
Overall absence
15%
Persistent absence
120
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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