Schools in Potters Bar
19 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Alice Owen's School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Gracewood Academy Academy converter | Requires improvement (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (8)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranborne Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cuffley School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Little Heath Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Pope Paul Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Giles' CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Wroxham School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Oakmere Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase House School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–16 | — |
| Darwin School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–18 | — |
| Elysium Healthcare Potters Bar Clinic School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–19 | — |
| Fenton Grange School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Lochinver House School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–13 | — |
| St John's Preparatory and Senior School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–19 | — |
| Stormont School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | — |
| The Mews Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| The Orchard School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.