Sheredes Primary School, Hoddesdon

In its own words: "We are a school passionate about children’s education; our core purpose is to develop a child’s confidence, all round ability and unique talents. Our staff are dedicated and forward thinking and both children and adults enjoy working in a friendly, calm and purposeful environment. Children come to Sheredes Primary from a wide area. Our Nursery ..."

In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Sheredes 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 98% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 92 families put Sheredes Primary School as their first choice and 242 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 38 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sheredes Primary School are St Cross Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, 66% reading, 69% maths); St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, 90% reading, 100% maths); Broxbourne CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 97% maths); and St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 54% reading, 44% maths).

Sheredes Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 10.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%), Mixed (8%) and Asian (5%).

In 2026, 71 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 11 (2.4%) 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 Broxbourne Rail Station, about 890 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St David's Drive (near), 290 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sheredes Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

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

The secondary schools closest to Sheredes Primary School are Robert Barclay Academy (0.2 miles), The Broxbourne School (0.8 miles) and The John Warner School (1.7 miles).