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Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Goodgraded 23/05/2024Ages 2–9131 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 9 in Buntingford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 131 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 23/05/2024, Hormead Church of England (VA) First School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Buntingford can view Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 23/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake11.9%
Free school meals11.9%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.7%
Attendance93.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.7
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence13.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Buntingford
All schools in Buntingford →Anstey First SchoolGood · 1.9 miJenyns First School and Nursery3.0 miBuntingford First School2.0 miLayston Church of England First SchoolRequires Improvement · 2.0 miFurneux Pelham Church of England SchoolGood · 2.5 mi
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