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St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Church Green, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 2TP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.8 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
154
Capacity
154
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good Ofsted rating and impressive KS2 results, this primary school stands out for its academic performance, boasting 91% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 2% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 77.8, which is better than 78% of schools. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 5%.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2012Older 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%. | 91% | Top 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
White Other9.7%
Asian Chinese7.8%
Black African7.1%
Mixed Other6.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Asian Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Location
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51.81702, -0.35837 · AL5 2TP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117434
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stnicholasce.org
Frequently asked questions
What is St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2012.
Is St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School a good school?
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School scores 77.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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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