Stapleford Primary School, Hertford

In its own words: "Stapleford School is a Voluntary Aided School in the Diocese of St. Albans for children aged between three and eleven. The school is situated in the small village of Stapleford, 3½ miles from Hertford. The school serves the three villages of Stapleford, Waterford and Bramfield. However, most of our children travel from further afield."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, athletics, dance, choir, Lego, gardening and art.

In 2024, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Stapleford Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 76% and 74% across England.

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

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Stapleford Primary School as their first choice and 22 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Stapleford Primary School are Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School (1.6 miles, Good, 91% reading, 91% maths); Bengeo Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding, 82% reading, 79% maths); Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School (2.3 miles, Good, 61% reading, 50% maths); and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) (2.4 miles, 68% reading, 71% maths).

8.5% 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.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 10 pupils (12.2%) received SEN support and 7 (8.5%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Stapleford Primary School had 6 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 Watton-at-Stone Railway Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Lane (opposite), 270 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Stapleford Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.