Buntingford First School
London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Buntingford First School is a primary school in Buntingford for ages 2 to 9. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 19 May 2026, report published 28 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Strong standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Expected standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Strong standard
- Leadership and governance
- Strong standard
- Early years
- Strong standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 May 2026
Pupils are happy and safe in this warm, welcoming and inclusive community. Staff take time to get to know pupils' needs very well. Attentive, caring staff put in effective help and support so pupils thrive and succeed. Pupils behave well and focus on their learning with resilience. Pupils listen to others' opinions with respect and contribute sensibly to discussions. They show kindness to each other and play happily on the playground together. Staff ensure that poor behaviour, such as rare incidents of bullying, are dealt with effectively. Pupils trust adults to sort out issues. The 'values' ambassadors take pride in awarding house points for those pupils that contribute positively to school life. Children in early years get off to a strong start due to the highly effective early years provision. Staff support children to develop important language skills and to learn new words. Staff support children to grow in independence. As a result, children take great joy in playing, talking and learning together. A wealth of books, stories and rhymes ensure children love reading and build important reading knowledge. Children become confident, resilient individuals, ready for learning in Year 1 and beyond. The personal development programme is a strength of the school. It is tightly linked to the school's values. Through this, pupils develop detailed knowledge about themselves and the world around them. Older pupils take their leadership roles seriously. They are fantastic role models for younger pupils. Pupils lead assemblies which show their knowledge of key topics such as fair trade and the importance of sustainability. Pupils access a rich range of clubs, trips and other experiences. Each experience is carefully designed to meet pupils' needs and aspirations and is linked to the personal development offer. Pupils support local charities, meet inspirational people and take part in clubs that expand their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that highly effective teaching is embedded consistently throughout the school so pupils can further deepen their knowledge of important content.
- Leaders should continue to embed and refine their effective attendance strategies to support all pupils to attend well.
Pupil numbers and mix
165 pupils on roll, with places for 330
Schools near Buntingford First School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millfield First and Nursery School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Layston Church of England First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Edwinstree Church of England Middle School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Hormead Church of England (VA) First School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Jenyns First School and Nursery | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Vikki Johnston
- Phone
- 01763290350
- Address
- London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 149748
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.