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Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.4 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
169
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in key stage 2 where 50% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement. The school outperforms 83% of UK schools in key stage 2 expected outcomes, though there is room for improvement in higher standards, with only 18% achieving this level. Parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 28 September 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 18% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.8%
Mixed W+Asian7.1%
White Other5.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.3%
Asian Other3.0%
Mixed Other3.0%
White Irish3.0%
Gypsy/Roma2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Black Caribbean1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.80705, -0.28982 · AL4 8TP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN145487
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.beechhyde.aetrust.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 September 2022.
Is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery scores 41.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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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