Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
Clothall Road, Baldock, SG7 6PBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School is a primary school in Baldock for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 2nd of 4 primary schools in Baldock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2016, report published 22 August 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this happy school. They appreciate and benefit from positive relationships with staff and each other. Pupils are confident that they are listened to and helped with any worries or concerns. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils pride themselves on making everyone feel welcome in their school. The school is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils happily rise to meet these expectations. Overall, they make strong progress through the curriculum. Pupils' conduct embodies the school values of 'care for learning, learning to care'. This begins as soon as children start school. In the early years, children quickly learn to take turns and to listen carefully to others. Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. Staff support pupils effectively to meet the school's high expectations of their behaviour. Pupils benefit from the many extra-curricular activities that bring the curriculum to life. They enjoy the close links with the local community. Pupils are proud of the contributions they make to help improve the school. They feel well prepared for their next steps. Most parents and carers spoke positively about the school and would recommend it to others. Pupils thrive at this caring, supportive school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school has not ensured that the curriculum and its teaching by staff help pupils to produce high-quality writing. Some older pupils have gaps in their understanding of spelling, punctuation and grammar. The school should ensure that teachers have the curriculum and skills to support pupils to develop the quality of their writing across the full range of genres and purposes.
- Sometimes, the school does not make sure that teachers identify well where pupils have gaps in their learning. At these times, teachers are not as informed as they could be when shaping pupils' future learning. This weakness hinders some pupils from learning all that they could. The school should support teachers well to identify and address gaps in pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding accurately.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
409 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hartsfield Junior Mixed and Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John Roman Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Infants' School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Junior Mixed School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Garden City Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ollie Monro
- Phone
- 01462895267
- Address
- Clothall Road, Baldock, SG7 6PB
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117376
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.