What did Ofsted judge Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has 143 pupils on roll.

What ages does Hormead Church of England (VA) First School take?

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.

Where is Hormead Church of England (VA) First School located?

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is located in Buntingford, SG9 0NR, Hertfordshire.

How do I apply to Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Hormead Church of England (VA) First School have a religious character?

Yes — Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Reception places decided at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?

When Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or a special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who will have a sibling on roll at Hormead First School at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of the school i.e.: within the ecclesiastical parish of Hormead with Wyddial. (This area includes the villages of Great Hormead, Little Hormead, Hare Street and Wyddial), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using the individual random number assigned by Hertfordshire County Council, with the lowest number given priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.9% of pupils at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or a special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Children who will have a sibling on roll at Hormead First School at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of the school i.e.: within the ecclesiastical parish of Hormead with Wyddial. (This area includes the villages of Great Hormead, Little Hormead, Hare Street and Wyddial).
4Benefice parishes — Children living in any of the following parishes which are part of the same overall benefice: Anstey, Brent Pelham and Meesden.
5CofE worship attendance — Children living outside the areas defined in categories 3 and 4 where at least one of those parents/guardians has, at the time of application, and for a period of one year previously attended public worship at a Church of England Church, at least once in each calendar month.
6Christian worship attendance (any denomination) — Children living outside the areas defined in categories 3 and 4 where at least one of those parents/guardians has, at the time of application, and for a period of one year previously, attended public worship at a Christian Church of any denomination, at least once in each calendar month for at least one year prior to application being made.
7Any other children — Any other children.

If two applications tie: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using the individual random number assigned by Hertfordshire County Council, with the lowest number given priority.

Distance measured by straight line using AddressBase Premium address points, to two decimal places. If more children qualify under a particular criterion than places available, places allocated to those living nearest the school before final random tie-break applies.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has 143 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hormead Church of England (VA) First School take?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.
Where is Hormead Church of England (VA) First School located?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is located in Buntingford, SG9 0NR, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Hormead Church of England (VA) First School have a religious character?: Yes — Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: When Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or a special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who will have a sibling on roll at Hormead First School at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of the school i.e.: within the ecclesiastical parish of Hormead with Wyddial. (This area includes the villages of Great Hormead, Little Hormead, Hare Street and Wyddial), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using the individual random number assigned by Hertfordshire County Council, with the lowest number given priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.9% of pupils at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or a special guardianship order.
2Siblings — Children who will have a sibling on roll at Hormead First School at the time of admission.
3Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of the school i.e.: within the ecclesiastical parish of Hormead with Wyddial. (This area includes the villages of Great Hormead, Little Hormead, Hare Street and Wyddial).
4Benefice parishes — Children living in any of the following parishes which are part of the same overall benefice: Anstey, Brent Pelham and Meesden.
5CofE worship attendance — Children living outside the areas defined in categories 3 and 4 where at least one of those parents/guardians has, at the time of application, and for a period of one year previously attended public worship at a Church of England Church, at least once in each calendar month.
6Christian worship attendance (any denomination) — Children living outside the areas defined in categories 3 and 4 where at least one of those parents/guardians has, at the time of application, and for a period of one year previously, attended public worship at a Christian Church of any denomination, at least once in each calendar month for at least one year prior to application being made.
7Any other children — Any other children.

Hormead Church of England (VA) First School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Hormead Church of England (VA) First School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has 143 pupils on roll.
What ages does Hormead Church of England (VA) First School take?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School admits pupils aged 2 to 9.
Where is Hormead Church of England (VA) First School located?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is located in Buntingford, SG9 0NR, Hertfordshire.
How do I apply to Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: Hormead Church of England (VA) First School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Hormead Church of England (VA) First School have a religious character?: Yes — Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Reception places decided at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: When Hormead Church of England (VA) First School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Children looked after and children who were previously looked after, including those who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England, and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted or became subject to a child arrangement order or a special guardianship order; 2. Siblings — Children who will have a sibling on roll at Hormead First School at the time of admission; 3. Catchment area — Children living in the catchment area of the school i.e.: within the ecclesiastical parish of Hormead with Wyddial. (This area includes the villages of Great Hormead, Little Hormead, Hare Street and Wyddial), and 4 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: When there is a need for a tie break where two different addresses are the same distance from a school, the lower door number will be deemed nearest. If there are two identical addresses of separate applicants, the tie break will be random using the individual random number assigned by Hertfordshire County Council, with the lowest number given priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.9% of pupils at Hormead Church of England (VA) First School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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