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Meryfield Primary School

Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PA

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
58%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
435
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Meryfield Primary School

Meryfield Primary School is an academy converter in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 435 pupils on roll. It is part of AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At the end of Key Stage 2, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
435 / 480 (91%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.4%
Free school meals
50%
EAL
3.9%
SEN support
17.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

58%
Expected standard (RWM)
8%
Higher standard (RWM)
104
Avg reading score
105
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.4%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.52
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24
21.4
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24
21.18
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
£48,907
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 10% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,706 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
4.9% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,103
Spend per pupil
£6,605
Income per pupil
51%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PA
Phone
02089532106
Headteacher
Alexandra Gage

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant
PermanentFull time£22,737 - £23,893 · · H2 Pro-rata
Closes in 3 daysView & apply
Teacher
Class Teacher
PermanentFull time£35,602 - £48,479 · · MPS (+fringe)
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Meryfield Primary School?
Meryfield Primary School is an academy converter in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Meryfield Primary School have?
Meryfield Primary School has 435 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Meryfield Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
58% of pupils at Meryfield Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Meryfield Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Meryfield Primary School is part of AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Meryfield Primary School?
Meryfield Primary School is located at Theobald Street, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 4PA.

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