Shenley Primary School, based in Radlett, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Shenley Primary School currently has around 141 pupils on roll, which is about 54% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 35.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.4%). other white pupils make up about 11.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | London Road, Radlett, WD7 9DX |
| Website: | http://www.shenleyprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923855864 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Georgina Wheeler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117150 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 262 |
| Number of Pupils: | 141 |
| Number of Boys: | 69 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.40% | 112 |
| Other White | 11.30% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 3 |
| African | 2.10% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Primary School London Road , Shenley WD7 9DX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Shalom School Hugo Gryn Way , WD7 9BL | 3out of 4 | 1,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newberries Primary School Newberries Avenue , WD7 7EL | 3out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community Primary School Aycliffe Road , WD6 4EP | 3out of 4 | 2,470 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Alban Crescent , WD6 5JF | 3out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertswood Academy Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksmoor School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertswood School Cowley Hill , WD6 5LG | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst Middle School Gateshead Road , WD6 4NJ | - not rated | 3,070 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Lodge School Rectory Lane , Ridge Hill WD7 9BG | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Brookmead School Allerton Road , WD6 4AH | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Radlett Lodge School Harper Lane , WD7 9HW | - not rated | 2,417 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Edward Jenner Hospital School Forest House, Harperbury Hospital , Harper Lane WD7 9HQ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harperbury Hospital School Harper Lane , WD7 9HQ | - not rated | 2,575 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.