Little Heath Primary School
School Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Little Heath Primary School is a primary school in Potters Bar for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 4th of 7 primary schools in Potters Bar. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 March 2019, report published 2 April 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 May 2024
Pupils are happy at school. They enjoy learning and playing with their peers. Pupils live up to the school's three overarching rules requiring them to be, 'ready, respectful and safe.' They value learning and are inquisitive. Children in the early years delight in exploring the impressive indoor and outdoor learning areas. Pupils work hard to achieve the school's high expectations. Starting in the early years, pupils sustain concentration and focus on learning without distraction. They support each other well during group tasks. During class discussions, pupils show great enthusiasm. They use sophisticated language and articulately explain their ideas. They take pride in their many academic and personal achievements. Pupils celebrate the success of others. Pupils willingly take positions of responsibility. They play an active role in the student council. Older pupils lead mixed-age 'friendship groups' to get their peers' feedback. Pupils appreciate the way the school uses their views to make any necessary improvements. Pupils benefit from the many opportunities to develop their interests and talents. They have fun and thrive in the wide array of clubs the school provides. This includes impressive sporting activities.
What the school should improve
- The school's guidance for staff about what some pupils with SEND require is occasionally vague or unclear. This is particularly the case for pupils with cognition and learning needs. As a result, staff do not always provide the exact support these pupils need. This leads to some of these pupils not learning as well as they could. The school must provide helpful guidance, including training, for staff to support pupils with SEND more effectively so they achieve consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
225 pupils on roll, with places for 236
Schools near Little Heath Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lochinver House School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Stormont School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Oakmere Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Cranborne Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 87% 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
- Mr Andrew Gradwell
- Phone
- 01707652104
- Address
- School Road, Potters Bar, EN6 1JW
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117567
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.