Graveley Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, SG4 7LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Graveley Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 22nd of 22 primary schools in Hitchin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 25 June 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths38%

38%, 24 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score99

99, 7 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score98

98, 7 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

84 pupils on roll, with places for 112

Eligible for free school meals15.5%

15.5%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.4%

21.4%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support31%

31%, 16.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan11.9%

11.9%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Graveley Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	71% met the expected standard
Almond Hill Junior School	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	70% met the expected standard
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
The Leys Primary and Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Not published

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Nicky Hand
Phone: 01438351377
Website: graveley.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, SG4 7LJ
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117395

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.