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Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

Voluntary aided school · Buntingford · SG9 0NR

Ages 2–9 · 143 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

6.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-05-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

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

Overall absence6.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.6%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.2%
Enrolments in measure
81

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

143 pupils · 109 places

Pupils on roll
143
Boys / girls
85 / 58
School capacity
109
Capacity fill
143 / 109 (131%)
Free school meals
12.3%
FSM pupils
16
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 2–9

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mrs Lynda Cowler

Location

Address
Great Hormead
Postcode
SG9 0NR
Town
Buntingford
County
Hertfordshire
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 voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 2–9, in Buntingford, Hertfordshire, 143 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 12.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

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.

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    Ages 2–9

    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM23.3%

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  • Layston Church of England First School

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    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM21.8%

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  • Buntingford First School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools · Primary

    Buntingford · SG9 9HZ · Hertfordshire

    Ages 2–9

    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM18.1%

    2.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lynda Cowler
Telephone
01763289201
Website
http://www.hormead.herts.sch.uk/

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