Shenley Primary School, Radlett

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to introduce you to our small, friendly primary school based in the heart of Shenley, Hertfordshire. At our school, we pride ourselves on nurturing a caring and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 1.30pm and an open day on Friday 13 November 2026 at 1.30pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 45% of Year 6 pupils at Shenley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 34% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 69% in reading and 54% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Shenley Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 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 Shenley Primary School are Clore Shalom School (1 mile, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths); Newberries Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); Parkside Community Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 74% reading, 74% maths); and Woodlands Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 86% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Shenley Primary School.

37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 17 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 9 (7.6%) 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.

Shenley Primary School had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Radlett Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is King William IV PH (opposite), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and drug offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Shenley Primary School issued 41 suspensions, 29.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.