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Laurance Haines School
Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.1 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 93% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
468
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 70% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, this school stands out in Hertfordshire. It boasts a high LocaleIQ score, indicating it is better than 93% of schools, and 84% of parents express satisfaction with their experience. However, only 7% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 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%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (76 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
87%
Behaviour is good
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
80%
School has high expectations
78%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani21.8%
White Other18.2%
Asian Indian12.4%
Asian Other10.5%
White British7.5%
Black African6.6%
Other5.6%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.64684, -0.40738 · WD18 0DD
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN143603
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lhaines.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Laurance Haines School rated by Ofsted?
Laurance Haines School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 November 2014.
Is Laurance Haines School a good school?
Laurance Haines School scores 93.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% 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 Laurance Haines School?
Based on 76 Ofsted Parent View responses, Laurance Haines School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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