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Hitherfield Primary School
Leigham Vale, Streatham, London, SW16 2JQ, Lambeth
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.0 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
619
Capacity
700
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with an impressive 98% of parents recommending it. The school performs well in key stage 2, achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at 57%, placing it in the top 70% of schools nationally. While the higher standard achievement is lower at 15%, the overall supportive community and positive feedback from parents make it a compelling choice for families.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (169 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
My child feels safe
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
94%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.1%
White Other14.4%
Mixed Other10.0%
Black African8.9%
Black Caribbean7.6%
Mixed W+Asian5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.8%
Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black Other1.6%
Asian Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
White Irish0.6%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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51.43609, -0.11499 · SW16 2JQ
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hitherfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hitherfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Hitherfield Primary School a good school?
Hitherfield Primary School scores 80.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Hitherfield Primary School?
Based on 169 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hitherfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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