Layston Church of England First School
Layston Church of England First School is a primary school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 5–9, in Buntingford, SG9, run by Hertfordshire council. It has 124 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023): Requires improvement.
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 31 October 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Inadequate |
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Term dates
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 124 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 21.8% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 3.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.99% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.16% | 2024/25 |
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