Meryfield Primary School
Theobald Street, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, WD6 4PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Meryfield Primary School is a primary school in Borehamwood for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 6th of 10 primary schools in Borehamwood. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2011, report published 15 December 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
This is a very inclusive school. Pupils come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds and speak many different languages. Pupils spoke warmly about how they make new members of their class welcome. They enjoy playtimes in the spacious grounds, making good use of the play equipment and many games on offer. They are polite and well behaved. Pupils enjoy their learning. They talked excitedly about the different activities they do in lessons and the trips they go on. They enjoy learning djembe drumming. Children in the early years are settled and happy. They are curious about the world around them, for example being fascinated by a crow taking a bath during a heavy hailstorm. Adults in the early years make good use of these moments and engage pupils in a discussion about what they see. Pupils love reading. They really appreciate the high-quality books on offer for them to read. They take recommendations from fellow pupils on what to read next. There is rarely any bullying, but pupils were clear that when others are unkind, teachers sort it out quickly.
What the school should improve
- There are occasions where staff's training has not supported a few staff to be able to deliver the curriculum adeptly and confidently. Additionally, in some lessons, pupils are not being supported to access more complex aspects of the curriculum and to develop skills of debating and discussing their learning. As a result, some pupils do not gain a deeper understanding of what they learn. Leaders need to make sure that all teachers have the training to adapt learning to support those pupils who are ready to achieve more, and to deliver all subjects with confidence and skill.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
450 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Meryfield Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Cowley Hill School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 75% met the expected standard |
| Woodlands Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Hertsmere Jewish Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alexandra Gage
- Phone
- 02089532106
- Address
- Theobald Street, Theobald Street, Borehamwood, WD6 4PA
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 145351
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.