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Garden City Academy
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.3 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
171
Capacity
210
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, where it ranks in the top 60% nationally. While 61% of pupils meet the expected standard, only 9% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, contributing to a supportive learning environment for children aged 2-11.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2018Older 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%. | 61% | Bottom 40% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.3%
Black African8.8%
White Other4.7%
Mixed Other4.1%
Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Indian2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Location
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51.97312, -0.20877 · SG6 2JZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138389
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.gardencityacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Garden City Academy rated by Ofsted?
Garden City Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2018.
Is Garden City Academy a good school?
Garden City Academy scores 46.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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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