The Lea Primary School and Nursery

About The Lea Primary School and Nursery

The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 227 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

227 / 236 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 October 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE

Phone

01582767939

Headteacher

Tracey Berry

Website

http://www.lea-pri.herts.sch.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Lea Primary School and Nursery?

The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a community school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does The Lea Primary School and Nursery have?

The Lea Primary School and Nursery has 227 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Lea Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at The Lea Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Lea Primary School and Nursery?

The Lea Primary School and Nursery is located at Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE.