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Highwood Primary School
Mead Way, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.3 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
439
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, placing it in the top 92% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 5%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able students. Overall, while parent satisfaction appears to be strong, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to others in the area.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.7%
White Other11.4%
Asian Indian6.4%
Asian Other4.6%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Other3.6%
Mixed W+B African3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.4%
Black African3.2%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
traveller_irish0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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51.66562, -0.37514 · WD23 2AW
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117089
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highwood.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highwood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Highwood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Highwood Primary School a good school?
Highwood Primary School scores 14.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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