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Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
334
Capacity
330
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 73% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 74% expressing they would recommend the school, indicating a generally positive community sentiment. However, there is room for improvement, especially in the percentage of students reaching higher standards, which stands at 15%.
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Last inspected: 9 July 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%. | 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 (74 responses)
★★★★★3.7
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child is happy
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
Behaviour is good
82%
Progress is communicated
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
Good range of subjects
78%
I'd recommend this school
74%
School supports development
69%
School has high expectations
68%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British22.5%
White Other13.8%
Asian Indian12.0%
Asian Other9.9%
Mixed Other7.5%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Black African6.0%
Asian Chinese5.7%
Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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51.66071, -0.40708 · WD17 3HD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140954
School typeFree schools
Websitelanchester.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Lanchester Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Lanchester Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 July 2019.
Is Lanchester Primary School a good school?
Lanchester Primary School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Lanchester Primary School?
Based on 74 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lanchester Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
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