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Crabtree Junior School
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5PU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.9 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
256
Capacity
256
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive Key Stage 2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving an expected standard of 86%, placing it in the top 6% nationally. The school's LocaleIQ score of 97.9 indicates it outperforms 98% of schools, reflecting a strong reputation in the community. While the data on higher standards shows 25% of pupils reaching this level, the overall performance suggests a solid foundation for academic success.
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Last inspected: 29 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 86% | Top 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 25% | Top 4% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.2%
White Other6.6%
Asian Indian5.9%
Asian Chinese5.9%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Irish1.2%
Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.81610, -0.34039 · AL5 5PU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140708
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.crabtreeschools.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Crabtree Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Crabtree Junior School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 November 2023.
Is Crabtree Junior School a good school?
Crabtree Junior School scores 97.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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