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Ascot Road Primary School
Ascot Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8AD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
73.7 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
383
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good and strong performance in key stage 2, the school is in the top 24% nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths, with 75% of students meeting the expected standards. Parent satisfaction appears to be high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 74% of other schools. However, only 17% of pupils achieved the higher standard, which may be a consideration for parents seeking more advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British16.2%
Asian Pakistani16.2%
Asian Other14.1%
Asian Indian13.3%
White Other10.2%
Mixed Other6.3%
Black African5.0%
Other3.7%
Black Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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51.64955, -0.42241 · WD18 8AD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140956
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.ascotroad.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ascot Road Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Ascot Road Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2024.
Is Ascot Road Primary School a good school?
Ascot Road Primary School scores 73.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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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