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High Leigh Primary School
Schofield Way, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8GF, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.6 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
154
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With 77% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school shows promise despite its recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While it performs in the top 85% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, only 8% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for growth. The overall LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than 10% of schools, though limited data may restrict a comprehensive assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.6
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
90%
My child feels safe
87%
My child makes good progress
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
Good range of subjects
77%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
School has high expectations
71%
Behaviour is good
68%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
White Other15.6%
Black African7.1%
Gypsy/Roma3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.3%
Other1.3%
traveller_irish1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Location
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51.76605, -0.02520 · EN11 8GF
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117270
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highleigh.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is High Leigh Primary School rated by Ofsted?
High Leigh Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is High Leigh Primary School a good school?
High Leigh Primary School scores 9.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 High Leigh Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, High Leigh Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
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