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Buntingford First School

Free schools · Buntingford · SG9 9HZ

Ages 2–9 · 165 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

5.4%

Admissions demand

0.94 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.5%
Unauthorised1.5%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
37

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.94 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

31

Places offered

33

1st-preference offers

31

Total preferences (any rank)
88
Preferred offers (top 3)
33
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill50%

165 pupils · 330 places

Pupils on roll
165
Boys / girls
84 / 81
School capacity
330
Capacity fill
165 / 330 (50%)
Free school meals
18.1%
FSM pupils
27
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Scholars' Education Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Vikki Johnston

Location

Address
London Road
Postcode
SG9 9HZ
Town
Buntingford
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
East Hertfordshire
Constituency
North East Hertfordshire
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools (primary), Ages 2–9, in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, 165 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 18.1%.

Open schools in Buntingford
7
Primary schools in Buntingford
5
Academies among open schools in Buntingford
14% (1)
Open schools in SG9
9
Primary in SG9
7
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Primary in Hertfordshire LA
401

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BuntingfordNear SG9

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Vikki Johnston
Telephone
01763290350
Website
https://www.buntingfordfirstschool.co.uk/

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