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Bernards Heath Junior School
Watson Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5HP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.9 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
352
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and maths, where 78% of students meet expected standards, placing them in the top 17% nationally. The school enjoys a high LocaleIQ score of 88.9, indicating a favorable environment compared to 89% of other schools. However, only 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging all students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 78% | Top 17% 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 British63.6%
White Other8.2%
Asian Chinese6.5%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Mixed Other4.3%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Location
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51.76470, -0.32829 · AL3 5HP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117143
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bernards Heath Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Bernards Heath Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Bernards Heath Junior School a good school?
Bernards Heath Junior School scores 88.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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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