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The Lea Primary School and Nursery

Ages 3–11227 pupilsDoes not apply
Harpenden, AL5 4LE
Hertfordshire

The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Harpenden, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 227 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Harpenden can view The Lea Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Harpenden (AL5 4LE), The Lea Primary School and Nursery serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence12.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language16.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in HarpendenSee the full area report for AL5 4LE