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Sauncey Wood Primary School
Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.8 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 59% of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 65% nationally. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 7% of pupils reached this level. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-11, despite limited published data on other performance metrics.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (65 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child is happy
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
88%
School supports development
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
School has high expectations
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.7%
White Other15.4%
Asian Chinese6.5%
Black African3.0%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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51.82752, -0.33698 · AL5 5HL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117102
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sauncey Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sauncey Wood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Sauncey Wood Primary School a good school?
Sauncey Wood Primary School scores 44.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sauncey Wood Primary School?
Based on 65 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sauncey Wood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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