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Springmead Primary School
Hillyfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.8 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
263
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
63%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in KS2, this primary school is above the national average in reading, writing, and maths, with 52% of students meeting expected standards. However, only 16% achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears solid, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 July 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 16% | Top 15% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.3%
White Other6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.3%
Black African3.8%
Asian Indian3.4%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.80326, -0.16946 · AL7 2HB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145409
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.springmead.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Springmead Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Springmead Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 July 2022.
Is Springmead Primary School a good school?
Springmead Primary School scores 41.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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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