Best Primary Schools in Hertfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 401 schools across Hertfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Hertfordshire has 401 primary schools, of which 56 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 322 rated Good — 94% of primary schools in Hertfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 274 schools in Hertfordshire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Hertfordshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

401
Total schools
56
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
63.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Cunningham Hill Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
6. Fleetville Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
7. Crabtree Infants' School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
9. Nascot Wood Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
10. Harvey Road Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
11. Cunningham Hill Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
12. Crabtree Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
13. Field Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
14. Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
15. Bushey Heath Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
16. Broxbourne CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
17. St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
18. Chorleywood Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
19. High Beeches Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
20. Wood End School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school

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All schools in HertfordshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in HertfordshireYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Hertfordshire56 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data274 schools with last-admitted distance

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hertfordshire?
There are 401 primary schools in Hertfordshire, of which 56 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Hertfordshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Hertfordshire is Fawbert and Barnard Infants' School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Hertfordshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Hertfordshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Hertfordshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Hertfordshire?
14% of primary schools in Hertfordshire are rated Outstanding and 80% are rated Good. 79.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.