Manuden Primary School, Bishop's Stortford

In its own words: "We warmly welcome enquiries from families who are considering Manuden Primary School for their child. Manuden Primary School is a community primary school for children aged 4-11 . Find out about our Reception class, school tours and how to book a visit."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a real privilege to be the Headteacher of Manuden Primary School. Manuden is a small village school with a strong sense of community and big ambitions for every child."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Friday 4 December 2026 at 8am and an open day on Tuesday 15 December 2026 at 8.40am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Manuden Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 76% in Essex and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 89% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Manuden Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 Manuden Primary School are Bentfield Primary School and Nursery (1.3 miles, Good, 75% reading, 79% maths); Farnham Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Magna Carta Primary Academy (1.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 69% maths); and St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School (2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths).

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

0.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (19.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Manuden Primary School had 8 teachers in 2025, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (outside), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).

In 2024/25, Manuden Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.