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Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
The Commons, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
413
Capacity
510
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 65% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by its strong LocaleIQ score of 74.3, indicating better performance than 74% of schools in the area. However, there is room for improvement, especially in the higher standard metrics, where only 12% of pupils reached this benchmark.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Indian3.9%
White Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.5%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.78437, -0.17743 · AL7 4RU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117378
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School a good school?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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