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William Ransom Primary School
Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
422
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school performs better than 83% of schools nationally. While parent satisfaction is notably high at 97%, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests areas for growth. The school's LocaleIQ score indicates it is performing better than 21% of schools, which may be a consideration for families evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 78% | Top 17% 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 (198 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
96%
Behaviour is good
94%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.1%
White Other11.4%
Asian Indian6.6%
Asian Other5.7%
Mixed W+Asian5.0%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Black African0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.94796, -0.25907 · SG4 9QB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117314
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.wransom.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is William Ransom Primary School rated by Ofsted?
William Ransom Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is William Ransom Primary School a good school?
William Ransom Primary School scores 21.0/100 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.
What do parents say about William Ransom Primary School?
Based on 198 Ofsted Parent View responses, William Ransom Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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