Schools near WD24
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28 state primary schools within 2 miles and 17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WD24, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown. i
State primary schools near WD24
28 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of WD24, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.
- 71of 100
Places reached 0.57 miles in 2026 · 0.46 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, January 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.4 of 20 points
0.46 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.57 miles away; this school is 0.46 miles from the middle of WD24, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.3 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5 of 10 points
We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level
- 71of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · results: top 34% in England
How it scored 71
- Resultsmatters13.3 of 20 points
Top 34% of 14,817 state schools in England: 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.7 of 20 points
0.83 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points
Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Places reached 9.22 miles in 2026 · 0.48 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points
Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2022: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters15.2 of 20 points
0.48 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 9.22 miles away; this school is 0.48 miles from the middle of WD24, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 5.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.6 of 10 points
Classes average 28.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 68of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 4% in England · 0.65 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points
Top 4% of 14,817 state schools in England: 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.5 of 20 points
0.65 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little1.7 of 10 points
Classes average 30.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Places reached 2.28 miles in 2026 · 0.38 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters16.2 of 20 points
0.38 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 2.28 miles away; this school is 0.38 miles from the middle of WD24, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little0.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 7.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.7 of 10 points
Classes average 28.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Places reached 3.73 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.81 miles
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points
Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.9 of 20 points
0.81 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 3.73 miles away; this school is 0.81 miles from the middle of WD24, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 8.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points
Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) (2024) · 0.16 miles · results: better than 35% of schools in England
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points
Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Outstanding (Concerns). Ofsted
- Distancematters18.4 of 20 points
0.16 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters10 of 20 points
We hold no offer figures for Year 3 at this school. It counts at the middle.
- Attendance and behavioura little5.7 of 10 points
Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.1 of 10 points
Classes average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.58 miles · places reached 0.44 miles in 2026
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters14.2 of 20 points
0.58 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters13.7 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.44 miles away; this school is 0.58 miles from the middle of WD24, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little6.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 3.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little3.5 of 10 points
Classes average 27.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 60of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · results: top 37% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard
How it scored 60
- Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points
Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, February 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.3 of 20 points
1.3 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.7 of 10 points
Classes average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 59of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · 1.2 miles
How it scored 59
- Resultsmatters10 of 20 points
No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in January 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters8.4 of 20 points
1.2 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points
Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
State secondary schools near WD24
17 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of WD24, ranked by what matters to you. 12 more were left out by your filters.
- 69of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 8% in England · 2.0 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points
Top 8% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.74 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, July 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.8 of 20 points
2.0 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 181 of 486. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points
Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 69of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · results: top 8% in England · 1.5 miles
How it scored 69
- Resultsmatters18.6 of 20 points
Top 8% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.74 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters14 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 168 of 359. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little2.6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points
Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 68of 100
Places reached 2.30 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.0 miles
How it scored 68
- Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points
Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.03 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11.9 of 20 points
2.0 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.30 miles away; this school is 2.03 miles from the middle of WD24, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little5.1 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 8.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little6.3 of 10 points
Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 65of 100
Results: top 9% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · 1.5 miles
How it scored 65
- Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points
Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted report card, April 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted
- Distancematters14 of 20 points
1.5 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 173 of 396. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9.5 of 10 points
Classes average 20.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 64of 100
Places reached 2.18 miles in 2024 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.7 miles
How it scored 64
- Resultsmatters7.5 of 20 points
Better than 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.16 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, April 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.3 of 20 points
1.7 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2024 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.18 miles away; this school is 1.67 miles from the middle of WD24, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council
- Attendance and behavioura little2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 9.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 44.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points
Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 63of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2025) · 1.6 miles · results: top 36% in England
How it scored 63
- Resultsmatters12.9 of 20 points
Top 36% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.20 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, March 2025: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters13.6 of 20 points
1.6 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 164 of 436. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.9 of 10 points
Classes average 22.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 61of 100
Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 2.2 miles
How it scored 61
- Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points
Better than 27% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.29 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2024: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters11 of 20 points
2.2 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters20 of 20 points
In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points
Pupils missed 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 35.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little8.2 of 10 points
Classes average 22.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
Ofsted: Good (2025) · 1.8 miles · results: top 41% in England
How it scored 58
- Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points
Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.13 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points
Ofsted, February 2025: Good. Ofsted
- Distancematters12.7 of 20 points
1.8 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 153 of 188. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little6 of 10 points
Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little7.2 of 10 points
Classes average 23.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 57of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 4% in England · classes of 21 on average
How it scored 57
- Resultsmatters19.4 of 20 points
Top 4% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.90 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, November 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters0.8 of 20 points
4.8 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters0 of 20 points
In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.81 miles away; this school is 4.79 miles from the middle of WD24, further than that. London Borough of Harrow
- Attendance and behavioura little8.2 of 10 points
Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little9 of 10 points
Classes average 21.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
- 56of 100
Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · results: top 28% in England · 3.2 miles
How it scored 56
- Resultsmatters14.5 of 20 points
Top 28% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.30 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables
- Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points
Ofsted, September 2023: Outstanding. Ofsted
- Distancematters7.2 of 20 points
3.2 miles from the middle of WD24, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register
- Getting inmatters5 of 20 points
In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 162 of 292. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers
- Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points
Pupils missed 5.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 2.8 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level
- Class sizea little4.6 of 10 points
Classes average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level
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