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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.2 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
181
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid foundation in education, particularly with 55% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 74% nationally. However, there is room for improvement, as no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 21% of schools, indicating potential for growth and development.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2017Older 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.7%
Black African6.6%
White Other5.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Asian Other2.2%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.81599, -0.19938 · AL8 7AG
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117227
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.harwood.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2017.
Is Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School scores 21.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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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