Manland Primary School, Harpenden

In its own words: "At Manland, we are committed to providing the very best education for every child. Guided by our core values of aspiration, inspiration and responsibility , we aim to nurture confident, curious learners who are motivated to achieve their very best."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am proud to lead such an established and well-respected primary school in Harpenden, where children are at the heart of everything we do. At Manland, we are committed to providing the very best education for every child."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, dance, chess, coding, Lego, art and knitting.

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

Coming up: an admissions event on Monday 2 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10am, an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 10am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Manland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (94% in reading, 94% in maths).

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

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Manland Primary School as their first choice and 140 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.4 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Manland Primary School are The Lea Primary School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 77% maths); Sauncey Wood Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 79% reading, 76% maths); Harpenden Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 81% maths); and Crabtree Junior School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 88% maths).

Manland Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 3 (1.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Harpenden Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sir John Lawes School (outside), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Manland Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Manland Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Manland Primary School are Sir John Lawes School (0.1 miles), St George's School (0.3 miles), Katherine Warington School (0.7 miles) and Roundwood Park School (1.1 miles).