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Hurst Drive Primary School
Hurst Drive, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8DH, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.7 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
390
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school shows promising results, with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is lower at 4%, the school is better than 43% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score. Parents can expect a supportive environment for their children’s educational growth.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2024Quality 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%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other37.7%
White British24.9%
Black African11.0%
Mixed Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Other2.8%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Asian Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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51.68527, -0.03918 · EN8 8DH
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117180
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hurstdrive.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hurst Drive Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hurst Drive Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2024.
Is Hurst Drive Primary School a good school?
Hurst Drive Primary School scores 42.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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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