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.

How many schools?
401
Open primary schools in Hertfordshire
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
368 Good or better
of 398 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
Jenyns First School and Nursery currently leads
Methodology

Hertfordshire has 401 open primary schools. Of the 398 with a published Ofsted inspection, 55 (14%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 92% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Jenyns First School and Nursery currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Hertfordshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Jenyns First School and Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
2. Cunningham Hill Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
3. Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 92 View school
4. Harvey Road Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
5. Field Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Reed First School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
7. St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. The Grove Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
9. Yavneh Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
10. Two Waters Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
11. Broxbourne CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
12. Manland Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
13. Cunningham Hill Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
14. Nascot Wood Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
15. Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
16. Brockswood Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
17. Chorleywood Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
18. Crabtree Junior School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
19. Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
20. Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Hertfordshire

Best primary schools in HertfordshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in HertfordshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in HertfordshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in HertfordshireYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Hertfordshire?
There are 401 open primary schools in Hertfordshire (closed schools are excluded). 55 of the 398 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Hertfordshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Hertfordshire is Jenyns First School and Nursery. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Hertfordshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Hertfordshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Hertfordshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Hertfordshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.