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Aycliffe Drive Primary School
Aycliffe Drive, Aycliffe Drive Primary School, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6LJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.8 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
334
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 80% nationally. However, only 7% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more able learners. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% recommending the school, and limited data suggests it may not perform as strongly as some other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 9 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 51% | Bottom 20% 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 (52 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
87%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
Behaviour is good
75%
School keeps me informed
73%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School has high expectations
69%
Progress is communicated
69%
Good range of extra-curricular
65%
School supports development
62%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.3%
White Other13.8%
Black African7.5%
Mixed Other3.6%
Asian Pakistani3.3%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.4%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
traveller_irish0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.77162, -0.45826 · HP2 6LJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117335
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Aycliffe Drive Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is Aycliffe Drive Primary School a good school?
Aycliffe Drive Primary School scores 17.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 Aycliffe Drive Primary School?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, Aycliffe Drive Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
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