The Lea Primary School and Nursery
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Harpenden, East of England AL5 4LE · Hertfordshire
#627 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#5104 of 15,697 nationally
About The Lea Primary School and Nursery
The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a local authority primary located in Harpenden, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 239 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 63.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 627th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 239; capacity filled 101.3%.
There are 19 schools in Harpenden; The Lea Primary School and Nursery ranks 17th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)70%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Lea Primary School and Nursery by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 239
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 70%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
The King's School
Harpenden · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
169 students · 734 m away
Manland Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 747 m away
St George's School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,351 students · 776 m away
Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students · 905 m away
Sauncey Wood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students · 1.2 km away
St Hilda's School
Harpenden · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
134 students · 1.3 km away
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students · 1.4 km away
Harpenden Academy
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 1.5 km away
Katherine Warington School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,113 students · 1.6 km away
Roundwood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
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239 students
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Someries Junior School
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Harvey Road Primary School
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Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Lea Primary School and Nursery a good school?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery has a Success Index (England) of 63.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #627 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Lea Primary School and Nursery rank in East of England?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery ranks #627 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #5104 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery had 239 students in 2025.
Is The Lea Primary School and Nursery a primary school or a secondary school?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Lea Primary School and Nursery; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.