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Harpenden Academy
25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4EL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
214
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school boasts 81% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% of parents recommending the school, reflecting a strong community feel. However, limited data on higher standards indicates that while most students are performing well, there may be room for further growth at the upper achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2019Older 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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 19% | Top 10% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
93%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School supports development
87%
School has high expectations
86%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British54.7%
Mixed Other7.5%
White Other7.5%
Asian Other5.6%
Asian Chinese5.1%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Other1.9%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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51.81584, -0.35341 · AL5 4EL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN143648
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.harpendenacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Harpenden Academy rated by Ofsted?
Harpenden Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2019.
Is Harpenden Academy a good school?
Harpenden Academy scores 97.8/100 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.
What do parents say about Harpenden Academy?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Harpenden Academy receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
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