Our School
Welcome
Dear Visitors, Welcome to The Lea Primary School and Nursery website – I hope you find all the information you require. The Lea is located in a very quiet area on the northeast edge of Harpenden. We are a one-form entry school for boys and girls aged between three and eleven years. We are a …
About the School
The Lea Primary School and Nursery is a wonderful community to be part of. We enjoy a strong partnership with parents and carers; we have talented and committed staff, dedicated governors and most importantly – energetic, enthusiastic children. Together we work tirelessly to help the children to be the best they can be. The school …
Vision & Values
Our vision captures what we wish to provide and achieve as a school. Our ethos captures our collective belief in how children should be educated. Our values are the key characteristics which we wish to instil in the children and are key components of our curriculum. Parent Survey 2021/22: “I am very proud for my …
Admissions
Primary Admissions All admissions for our Reception class are processed through Hertfordshire County Council via www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/admissions In Year Admissions All in-year admissions and all appeals for a school place are processed through Hertfordshire county council and can be found by clicking here. We are happy to make an appointment for parents of children hoping to join the …
Nursery Tours
Are you looking for a Nursery place for September 2023? The Lea Primary and Nursery is a small, nurturing and inclusive one-form entry school in Harpenden. Our school’s vision is to be at the forefront of high-quality education. If you missed our Open Mornings, but would still like a tour of the school please call the …
Our Nursery
Our Nursery offers a safe and nurturing environment where children are supported to explore and develop their interests though planned learning opportunities and high-quality interactions that engage and inspire them both inside and outside of the classroom. Our aim is to make the first experience of school exciting and memorable for all of our children …
Reception Open Days
Harpenden’s highest performing primary school for attainment and progress (based on 2022 SATS results) Our official open mornings for children looking for a Reception place from September 2024 have now taken place. If you’d like to book a tour please call the school on 01582 767 939. The Lea Primary and Nursery is a small, nurturing …
School Tours
Please contact the school office on 01582 767 939 or admin@lea-pri.herts.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school. In the meantime, we are delighted to be able to share with you the following virtual tours to give you a taste of our wonderful school… “My experience of reception and the school as a whole so …
Staff
Teaching Staff Mrs T Berry Headteacher Mrs R Clark Nursery Teacher Mrs R Akehurst Reception Teacher Mrs C Grinyer Year 1 Teacher Mrs J Gallagher Year 2 Teacher Mrs J Roper Year 3 Teacher Mrs C Thomas Year 3 Teacher (Fri), Forest School Lead, Cover Teacher Mrs G Hills Year 4 Teacher Mrs R Cross …
Governors
Governor Vacancies We do not currently have any vacancies on our governing board. If you would like more information about The Lea’s Governing Body or to register an expression of interest, please contact the Clerk to the Governing Body (clerk@lea-pri.herts.sch.uk). What does the Governing Body do? The Governors are volunteers that are charged with the …
Safeguarding
The Lea Primary School & Nursery is committed to the safeguarding of the children, young people, their families and staff. We have an effective culture of Safeguarding; embedded through everything we do. Our main priority is that all of the children in our care feel safe, secure and happy. All staff, governors, volunteers and visitors …
SEND
Introduction Welcome to the special educational needs section of the school website. Our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator is Mrs Sally Davey. With the support of the headteacher and governing body, her role is to work with parents and all adults in school to develop effective ways of overcoming barriers to learning and promote high quality …
SATs and Key Data
All children in a state school in England complete key assessments throughout their time at school. The most recent outcome of these standard attainment tests (SATs) for our pupils are as follows: Please note that due to Covid-19, the Government did not publish any school educational performance data for the 2019/20 or 2020/21 school years. …
Lettings
The Lea Primary School has a number of facilities which are available to hire when not in use by the school, including: School hall Classrooms Large playground These can be used for a range of functions such as sports events, meetings or evening activities and events. Bookings and enquiries can be made by contacting us …
What Our Parents Say
We value all forms of parent feedback. We regularly conduct polls and surveys to gather parent views and each year we conduct a parent survey, analyse the results and use trends in our school development planning. We also hold a Parent Consultation meeting each term to review areas for development in more detail with parents. …
Birthday Parties
Sprog Sports run birthday parties at The Lea to create memories for a lifetime for your child – and helps you to organise a stress-free day filled with fun and enjoyment! Parties can be tailored to focus on one sport, or otherwise select a combination of up to 3 different sports including football, basketball, hockey, …
Find Us
The Lea Primary School and Nursery, Moorland Road, Harpenden, AL5 4LE Tel: 01582 767939