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Pirton School
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.9 / 100
Bottom 19%
Better than 19% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
135
Capacity
175
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school serves 135 pupils and demonstrates strong performance in key stage 2, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 65%, placing it in the top 50% nationally. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for growth in challenging students academically. The LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than 19% of schools, highlighting potential concerns in the overall learning environment.
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Last inspected: 17 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.6%
White Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.2%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
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51.97289, -0.33374 · SG5 3PS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117128
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.pirtonschool.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Pirton School rated by Ofsted?
Pirton School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 October 2023.
Is Pirton School a good school?
Pirton School scores 18.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 19% 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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