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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Lemsford Village, St John's C of E Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7TR, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.5 / 100
Bottom 47%
Better than 47% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
103
Capacity
105
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 62% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 58% nationally. However, only 8% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a supportive community environment for the 103 pupils aged 4-11.
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Last inspected: 19 June 2014Older 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%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.0%
White Other8.7%
Black African5.8%
Asian Indian4.9%
Mixed Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Black Other1.0%
Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Location
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51.79599, -0.23316 · AL8 7TR
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117435
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stjohns561.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford rated by Ofsted?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 June 2014.
Is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford a good school?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford scores 46.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 47% 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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