Anstey First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Anstey Buntingford Hertfordshire SG9 0BY |
| Reference Number | 117218 |
Anstey First School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in January 2016. The school is recognized for its supportive and nurturing environment, where pupils feel safe, happy, and confident. They engage positively with their learning and demonstrate good behavior, which contributes to a strong sense of community. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, enabling pupils to make good progress, notably in subjects such as English, science, and mathematics.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 44 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.73%
Girls: 52.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 13 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.2% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Jan 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy positive relationships with staff.
- The school fosters a caring community where pupils feel safe and happy.
- Ambitious and well-considered curriculum that builds on prior knowledge.
- High expectations set by leaders enable pupils to achieve well.
- Effective assessment practices help identify and address learning gaps.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with a successful phonics program.
- Support for pupils with SEND is effective and well-planned.
- Pupils' mental health and well-being are prioritized.
- Governors have strong knowledge of the school and support leaders well.
- Staff workload is managed effectively, contributing to staff well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects like art and music, planning is less thorough, affecting pupils' achievement in these areas.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hormead Church of England (VA) First School
Great Hormead, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0NR |
1.85 miles |
|
Barkway VA Church of England First School
84 High Street, Barkway, Hertfordshire, SG8 8EF |
2.11 miles |
|
Layston Church of England First School
The Causeway, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EU |
3.08 miles |
|
Reed First School
Jacksons Lane, Reed, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8AB |
3.4 miles |
|
Edwinstree Church of England Middle School
Norfolk Road, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9AW |
3.42 miles |
|
Furneux Pelham Church of England School
Furneux Pelham School, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, SG9 0LH |
3.49 miles |
|
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Church End, Barley, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8JW |
3.51 miles |
|
Millfield First and Nursery School
Monks Walk, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9DT |
3.52 miles |
|
Buntingford First School
London Road, Buntingford, SG9 9HZ |
3.53 miles |
|
Clavering Primary School
Stortford Road, Clavering, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4PE |
4.33 miles |
|
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
Palmers Lane, Chrishall, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8QE |
4.84 miles |
|
Jenyns First School and Nursery
Uplands, Braughing, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 2QJ |
4.86 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Freman College
Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9BT |
3.46 miles |