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Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RL, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.1 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
480
Capacity
570
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 69% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, ranking in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 83% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community atmosphere. However, only 13% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (175 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
93%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
88%
Behaviour is good
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Progress is communicated
81%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
75%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.8%
White Other7.9%
Asian Chinese4.4%
Asian Bangladeshi3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Indian2.5%
Black African2.5%
Other1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.76435, -0.33747 · AL3 5RL
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN148434
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2013.
Is Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School a good school?
Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School scores 67.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Based on 175 Ofsted Parent View responses, Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
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