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Walkern Primary School
High Street, Walkern, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7NS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.1 / 100
Top 17%
Better than 83% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
137
Capacity
146
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community atmosphere. It achieves impressive results, with 79% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 15% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is lower at 14%, the overall performance indicates a solid educational foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 79% | Top 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (71 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School keeps me informed
99%
My child makes good progress
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
Behaviour is good
96%
School supports development
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.1%
White Other5.1%
Mixed Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.7%
Location
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51.91683, -0.12829 · SG2 7NS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117154
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.walkern.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walkern Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Walkern Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2020.
Is Walkern Primary School a good school?
Walkern Primary School scores 83.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 17% 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 Walkern Primary School?
Based on 71 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walkern Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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