Cuffley School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Theobalds Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4HNOpen in maps

Cuffley School is a primary school in Potters Bar for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 3rd of 7 primary schools in Potters Bar. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 October 2013, report published 17 October 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Cuffley School is incredibly warm and welcoming. Pupils feel tremendously safe and well supported. There is a strong feeling of belonging to one large, happy school community. The school's 'POWERS' values such as perseverance and optimism, are fully understood by pupils and celebrated at every opportunity. The school has the highest ambition for every pupil to be the best they can be and to achieve to their full potential. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit from excellent support provided by expert staff and achieve well. They are fully involved in school life. Pupils' behaviour is first rate. They behave incredibly well in lessons, at breaktimes and when moving around the school. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger children, looking after them with kindness and maturity. Peer mediators delight in organising games with younger friends at lunchtime. Pupils benefit from a wealth of additional opportunities. These include a large selection of clubs and school trips. Pupils love their residential visits and relish the chance to be forest school leaders or class ambassadors and to camp out in the school grounds. Pupils keenly welcome visitors from other faiths. They understand the importance of respecting people from different cultures and backgrounds.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

449 pupils on roll, with places for 460

Eligible for free school meals4.9%

4.9%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language9.4%

9.4%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.7%

8.7%, 6.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.7%

2.7%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cuffley School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Woodside Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School1 mileOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Northaw Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good44% met the expected standard
Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good83% met the expected standard
St John's CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good93% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Wendy Wing
Phone
01707888100
Website
cuffleyschool.org
Address
Theobalds Road, Cuffley, Potters Bar, EN6 4HN
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
117565

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.