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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.0 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
263
Capacity
230
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
114%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. It boasts 70% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 36% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 15 January 2019Older 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%. | 70% | Top 36% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (108 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of subjects
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
My child feels safe
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
School supports development
92%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
77%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.1%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other4.2%
Asian Indian4.2%
Asian Bangladeshi4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.95379, -0.28116 · SG5 1NS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140611
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.wilshere.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 January 2019.
Is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy a good school?
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy scores 70.0/100 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 Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
Based on 108 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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