Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, SG1 5PAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Stevenage for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 5th of 22 primary schools in Stevenage. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 January 2013, report published 14 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 July 2022
Pupils are happy at this nurturing and friendly school, where everyone looks after each other. Adults are on hand to help pupils if they need it. Pupils make use of 'worry monster jars' to share any concerns. This helps them to feel safe at school. Pupils behave well. They are polite and courteous, such as holding doors open to let others pass. Teachers expect pupils to listen and work hard in class. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and want them to do their best. Pupils are keen and willing learners. Pupils enjoy earning tokens for the 'mossy race'. Pupils receive these tokens for their achievements and demonstrating positive behaviour. Pupils say that bullying is rare. Staff deal with it quickly if it happens. Pupils' welcome opportunities to build their skills of independence and resilience. Pupils complete home learning tasks through their 'mossy explorer' scheme. Pupils enjoy learning and having a positive impact on the environment and their locality. Many parents would recommend the school to others. They say that children thrive in a 'warm and wonderful environment', where 'teachers are hard-working and care for the children.'
What the school should improve
- Some subject plans are in the early stages of being taught. A few staff do not have the subject expertise to deliver leaders' curriculum intentions effectively. This means that a small number of pupils are not building a secure knowledge of these subjects. Pupils' misunderstandings are not readily addressed. Leaders should ensure that all staff receive the training they need to teach the curriculum plans well.
- A few subject leaders are new to their leadership roles. They have not developed the knowledge and skills to fulfil their new roles effectively. They do not understand how well teachers deliver programmes of study nor how well pupils are building their knowledge. Leaders should provide the support and training new subject leaders require to monitor and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the subjects they lead.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
226 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bedwell Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Lodge Farm Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Giles Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Callum Newbury
- Phone
- 01438222300
- Address
- Webb Rise, Stevenage, SG1 5PA
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117269
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.