Mandeville Primary School, Sawbridgeworth

In its own words: "At Mandeville, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued and inspired to learn. Guided by our mission, 'Respect for All, Learners for Life', we are an inclusive community where every child is known, encouraged and challenged to achieve their very best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make, and I hope this welcome gives you a sense of the warm, inclusive and ambitious community we are proud to be part of. At Mandeville, our mission, 'Respect for All, Learners for Life' , is at the heart of everything we do."

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

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Mandeville Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 52 families put Mandeville Primary School as their first choice and 115 named it as one of their preferences, for 52 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Mandeville Primary School are Reedings Junior School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 80% maths); Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); Spellbrook CofE Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 60% maths); and High Wych Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths).

Mandeville Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%), Mixed (6%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 33 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 11 (3.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Mandeville Primary School had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth Rail Station, about 1120 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Station Road (opposite), 290 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mandeville 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 68 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Mandeville Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.