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Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.5 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
458
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, only 3% of students reached the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears strong, contributing to a positive learning environment for children aged 3 to 11.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality 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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other23.6%
White British15.3%
Black African13.8%
Asian Indian10.0%
Asian Pakistani9.0%
Asian Other8.5%
Mixed Other5.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Black Other1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.67596, -0.40756 · WD24 5TY
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145350
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beechfield.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beechfield School rated by Ofsted?
Beechfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Beechfield School a good school?
Beechfield School scores 55.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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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