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Abel Smith School
Churchfields, Greencoates, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.5 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
233
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. It outperforms 91% of schools nationally in its LocaleIQ score and achieves above the national average in expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, with 55% of students meeting these benchmarks. However, only 17% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for growth in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.1%
White Other13.3%
Mixed Other6.0%
Asian Indian5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Black African2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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51.79524, -0.07319 · SG13 8AE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117111
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Abel Smith School rated by Ofsted?
Abel Smith School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2024.
Is Abel Smith School a good school?
Abel Smith School scores 90.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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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