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Belswains Primary School
Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9QJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.1 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
399
Capacity
390
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where 62% of pupils meet expected standards, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 10% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in Hertfordshire.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2013Older 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%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.4%
Asian Pakistani9.8%
White Other7.3%
Asian Indian5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black African2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.5%
Location
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51.73816, -0.45421 · HP3 9QJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117365
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.belswains.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Belswains Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Belswains Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2013.
Is Belswains Primary School a good school?
Belswains Primary School scores 49.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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