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St John's CofE Primary School
Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.2 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
220
Capacity
235
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 73% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, reflecting a supportive community environment. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard is lower at 20%, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2013Older 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 20% | Top 9% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.7%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
White Other4.5%
Asian Indian3.6%
Black African3.6%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Location
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51.81840, -0.18910 · AL6 0BX
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117460
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.digswell.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St John's CofE Primary School rated by Ofsted?
St John's CofE Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2013.
Is St John's CofE Primary School a good school?
St John's CofE Primary School scores 74.2/100 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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