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Cowley Hill School
Winstre Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 5DP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.7 / 100
Top 31%
Better than 69% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
424
Capacity
465
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 75% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 68.7, which is better than 69% of schools. However, there may be room for improvement in achieving higher standards, with only 12% of students reaching the higher benchmarks.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2011Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.3%
White Other30.9%
Black African7.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.3%
Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.66486, -0.27327 · WD6 5DP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117099
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.cowleyhill.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cowley Hill School rated by Ofsted?
Cowley Hill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2011.
Is Cowley Hill School a good school?
Cowley Hill School scores 68.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 31% 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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