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Purwell Primary School
Fairfield Way, Purwell Primary School, Fairfield Way Hitchin Herts. Sg40pu, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0PU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
22.7 / 100
Bottom 23%
Better than 23% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
163
Capacity
243
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expectations for reading, writing, and maths at the KS2 level, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. While 77% of parents express satisfaction, indicating a generally positive community sentiment, the school may face challenges as it has not yet achieved any higher standard scores in KS2 assessments.
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Last inspected: 24 September 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (74 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
My child is happy
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
Good range of subjects
89%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
87%
Progress is communicated
81%
Behaviour is good
80%
I'd recommend this school
77%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
70%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.0%
White Other7.4%
Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.9%
Asian Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.7%
Asian Chinese3.1%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.95351, -0.24770 · SG4 0PU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117224
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.purwell.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Purwell Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Purwell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Purwell Primary School a good school?
Purwell Primary School scores 22.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 23% 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 Purwell Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Purwell Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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