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Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
59.7 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
153
Ages
3–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. Although GCSE results show no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school has a respectable Attainment 8 score of 6.4, indicating a solid level of achievement among those who do sit for exams. Parents may want to consider the limited data on progress and entry rates for key subjects when evaluating options.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 6.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.7%
White Other15.7%
Black African7.2%
Other5.9%
Mixed Other4.6%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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51.76390, -0.33190 · AL3 5AY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117685
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.heathlands.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heathlands School rated by Ofsted?
Heathlands School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2017.
Is Heathlands School a good school?
Heathlands School scores 59.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Heathlands School in GCSEs?
Heathlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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