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Margaret Wix Primary School
High Oaks, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6EL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.0 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
148
Capacity
248
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
60%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 100% of parents recommending it. The school performs well in key stage 2, with 61% of students achieving the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 60% nationally. However, only 13% reach the higher standard, indicating potential areas for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (50 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
School supports development
98%
School has high expectations
98%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.3%
Asian Chinese9.5%
White Other7.4%
Mixed Other6.8%
Asian Other5.4%
Asian Bangladeshi4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.7%
Other2.7%
Black African2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Location
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51.77089, -0.34239 · AL3 6EL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117188
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Margaret Wix Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Margaret Wix Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2016.
Is Margaret Wix Primary School a good school?
Margaret Wix Primary School scores 72.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Margaret Wix Primary School?
Based on 50 Ofsted Parent View responses, Margaret Wix Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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