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Windermere Primary School
Windermere Avenue, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.4 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
158
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With 81% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school demonstrates a strong level of community support despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 48%, it still ranks in the top 85% across the UK. However, the overall performance may be a concern for some families, as the school has room for growth in academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
My child makes good progress
92%
My child feels safe
81%
My child is happy
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
77%
Behaviour is good
77%
School has high expectations
73%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.0%
Asian Bangladeshi9.5%
White Other7.6%
Black African5.7%
Asian Indian4.4%
Mixed Other3.8%
Gypsy/Roma3.2%
Other2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Irish1.3%
Asian Pakistani1.3%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.74402, -0.30825 · AL1 5QP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117217
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.windermere.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Windermere Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Windermere Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Windermere Primary School a good school?
Windermere Primary School scores 5.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Windermere Primary School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Windermere Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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