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Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.8 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
329
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a higher percentage of students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, ranking in the top 79% nationally. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, while parent satisfaction is not detailed, the school's performance suggests a supportive environment for developing foundational skills.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.4%
White Other9.1%
Black African6.1%
Asian Pakistani5.8%
Mixed Other4.0%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.92153, -0.18261 · SG1 4JQ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117306
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gilesjm.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Giles Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Giles Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is Giles Junior School a good school?
Giles Junior School scores 20.8/100 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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