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Cunningham Hill Junior School
Cell Barnes Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5QJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.8 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
240
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels with 87% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The school also boasts a strong higher standard achievement rate of 32%, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. Parents can feel confident in the school's high performance and positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 24 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 32% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.1%
White Other11.7%
Asian Chinese8.3%
Asian Bangladeshi8.3%
Mixed Other7.5%
Asian Other5.8%
Asian Pakistani5.0%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Other1.7%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
White Irish0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.74461, -0.31466 · AL1 5QJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117250
School typeCommunity school
Websitecunninghamhill.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cunningham Hill Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Cunningham Hill Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 April 2024.
Is Cunningham Hill Junior School a good school?
Cunningham Hill Junior School scores 98.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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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