Hertford Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Address | Lynchet Close, BN1 7FP |
| School Website | www.hertfordjun.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1273557341 |
| URN | 114383 |
School Census
| Total | 139 |
| Girls/Boys | 65/74 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.8%/53.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 41 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 23.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 10/03/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 10/03/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 08/01/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/03/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 08/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10 March 2020 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 05 December 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 January 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 January 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 09 May 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 13 October 2011 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 14 May 2009 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 February 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 10 January 2000 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -2.2 |
| Writing Progress | -3.5 |
| Maths Progress | -3.9 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | 0.8 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.9 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 24% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 36% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 81% |
| no | 19% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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