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Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.2 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
238
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 10% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong overall performance. It achieves a 58% rate of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 12%, the school’s reputation for quality education and strong parent satisfaction makes it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2018Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani20.2%
White British19.3%
White Other13.9%
Asian Other9.7%
Black African7.6%
Asian Indian7.1%
Mixed Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.67495, -0.39345 · WD24 7DN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117162
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.parkgatejm.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkgate Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Parkgate Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2018.
Is Parkgate Junior School a good school?
Parkgate Junior School scores 90.2/100 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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