Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery, Stevenage

In its own words: "At Moss Bury, all children and staff are proud to lead our lives based on four core values. These influence our behaviour all the time, both in and out of school. Children who demonstrate these core values could be awarded with the certificates seen below."

From the headteacher's welcome: "If you are new to the school, you may find a few points about our ethos and approach to education useful and informative. And I am proud to say that we have made this into a reality for our children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include swimming and philosophy.

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

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.26am, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 11.26am, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11.26am and an open day on Monday 16 November 2026 at 11.26am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery 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 rose from 77% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 108 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 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 Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery are Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles); Bedwell Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 67% reading, 71% maths); Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 89% maths); and Lodge Farm Primary School (0.5 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 68% maths).

Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

In 2026, 44 pupils (19.5%) received SEN support and 20 (8.8%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery has a SEN unit for hearing impairment: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.

The nearest railway station is Stevenage Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Douglas Drive (near), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 336 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery issued 2 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery are The Nobel School (0.5 miles), Marriotts School (0.7 miles), Barclay Academy (1 mile) and The Thomas Alleyne Academy (1.2 miles).