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Watling View School
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.7 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
111
Ages
2–19
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong level of quality in its educational offerings. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% of respondents expressing happiness with their experience. However, it's important to consider that there is limited published data on academic performance, particularly at the KS2 level, where no students met the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2016Older 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
School has high expectations
88%
Behaviour is good
82%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.1%
Asian Pakistani11.7%
White Other10.8%
Asian Bangladeshi9.0%
Black African8.1%
Asian Other7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Other4.5%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Indian1.8%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Location
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51.73513, -0.34176 · AL1 2NU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117683
School typeCommunity special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Watling View School rated by Ofsted?
Watling View School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2016.
Is Watling View School a good school?
Watling View School scores 52.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Watling View School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Watling View School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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