Crabtree Junior School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 7–11 · Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Crabtree Junior School is a primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire for ages 7–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 29 November 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 256 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 0.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 24.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 29 November 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils here have ‘G.R.I.T’ in abundance.”
- “Pupils draw on their resilience when faced with challenges in class or on the sports field.”
- “A plethora of opportunities to be leaders are hungrily accepted by pupils, who want to make their school the best it can be.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 16 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 86% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Crabtree Infants' School 0.0 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- High Beeches Primary School 0.2 mi School remains Outstanding Last distance published
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- The Grove Junior School 0.5 mi School remains Good
- Harpenden Academy 0.6 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- The Grove Infant and Nursery School 0.6 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Manland Primary School 0.6 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next Last distance published
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published