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Layston Church of England First School
The Causeway, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9EU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.1 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
139
Capacity
150
Ages
5–9
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a small student body of 139, this primary school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating that there are areas needing development. The LocaleIQ score of 6.1 suggests it performs better than only 6% of schools, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. However, families considering this school should weigh these factors against their own priorities and values in education.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Black African2.2%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Location
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51.94893, -0.01459 · SG9 9EU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117390
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.layston.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Layston Church of England First School rated by Ofsted?
Layston Church of England First School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is Layston Church of England First School a good school?
Layston Church of England First School scores 6.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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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