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Summercroft Primary School
Plaw Hatch Close, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 5BJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.4 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
443
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 73% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% expressing they would recommend the school. However, only 15% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 7 December 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%. | 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%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
98%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
85%
Behaviour is good
83%
My child makes good progress
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
School supports development
77%
School has high expectations
71%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.5%
White Other12.2%
Mixed Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black African0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Other0.2%
Location
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51.87289, 0.18110 · CM23 5BJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137351
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Summercroft Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Summercroft Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 December 2016.
Is Summercroft Primary School a good school?
Summercroft Primary School scores 70.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Summercroft Primary School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Summercroft Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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