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The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Moorland Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4LE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.7 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
227
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it above 95% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, only 7% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 1 October 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (107 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
99%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
Behaviour is good
97%
School keeps me informed
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.8%
White Other13.7%
Asian Indian5.3%
Asian Chinese5.3%
Mixed Other4.8%
Asian Pakistani3.1%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.4%
Location
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51.82933, -0.35353 · AL5 4LE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117327
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.lea-pri.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Lea Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is The Lea Primary School and Nursery a good school?
The Lea Primary School and Nursery scores 94.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% 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 The Lea Primary School and Nursery?
Based on 107 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Lea Primary School and Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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