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Ashfield Junior School
School Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.6 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
229
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving 75% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be solid, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 70.6, which is better than 71% of schools. However, only 14% of pupils reached a higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 13 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.7%
Mixed Other9.2%
White Other9.2%
Asian Indian7.9%
Asian Other7.0%
Mixed W+Asian6.1%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.63939, -0.35716 · WD23 1SR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117391
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.ashfield.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ashfield Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Ashfield Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 June 2023.
Is Ashfield Junior School a good school?
Ashfield Junior School scores 70.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% 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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