Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Swangleys Lane, SG3 6AA |
| School Website | https://www.knebworthprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1438812184 |
| URN | 117120 |
School Census
| Total | 427 |
| Girls/Boys | 201/226 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.1%/52.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 43 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/11/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/11/2013 | Good |
| 23/09/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/11/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/09/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.5 |
| Writing Progress | 2.9 |
| Maths Progress | 1.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 2.5 |
| Maths Progress | 2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 2.5 |
| Writing Progress | 2.6 |
| Maths Progress | 2.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 116 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 108 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 26 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 142 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 120 |
| As First Preference | 58 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 109 |
| As First Preference | 56 |
| As second preference | 28 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 103 |
| As First Preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As First Preference | 53 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 53 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 135 |
| As First Preference | 64 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 136 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 146 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 72 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |