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Markyate Village School and Nursery
Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PT, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.7 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
236
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% of schools nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, while the higher standard achievement rate stands at 18%, there may be room for improvement in pushing more students to excel beyond the expected levels.
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Last inspected: 28 January 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Parent View (85 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child feels safe
89%
I'd recommend this school
87%
Progress is communicated
87%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
84%
School supports development
80%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.5%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Black African1.4%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Location
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51.83791, -0.46720 · AL3 8PT
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117127
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.markyate.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Markyate Village School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Markyate Village School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Markyate Village School and Nursery a good school?
Markyate Village School and Nursery scores 76.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Markyate Village School and Nursery?
Based on 85 Ofsted Parent View responses, Markyate Village School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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