# Layston Church of England First School — Buntingford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Adele McMurrough

## Contact

- **Address:** The Causeway, Buntingford, Herts SG9 9EU
- **Phone:** 01763 271235
- **Website:** https://www.layston.herts.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/buntingford/layston-church-of-england-first-school-7089

## About

We are a nurturing and friendly school where everyone is supported, valued and respected. Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff work hard to ensure that every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. Our school is a welcoming and stimulating place for children to enjoy learning from the age of 4 to 9 years.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Inadequate — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Oct 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Oct 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Room for improvement in communication: We're generally happy with Layston First School, but there have been a few occasions where we've felt left in the dark about important events or developments. The teachers are friendly and our child enjoys the Forest School program, but we wish there was better communication with parents. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school community!: We've been so impressed with Layston First School. The teachers are kind and supportive, and the Forest School program is a highlight of our child's week. We love the emphasis on Christian values and the sense of community. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — A happy and supportive school: We've had a great experience at Layston First School so far. The teachers are enthusiastic and the school's open-door policy makes it easy to speak with them about our child's progress. We love the emphasis on healthy relationships between staff and children. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Excellent education and care: Our child thrived at Layston First School. The staff were always approachable and communicative, and the school's Christian ethos was a great influence on their development. We're grateful for the excellent education and care they received. *(Dec 2021)*

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