Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Details
| Age Range | 3-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Letchmore Road, SG1 3PS |
| School Website | www.letchmore.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1438234400 |
| URN | 117151 |
School Census
| Total | 303 |
| Girls/Boys | 146/157 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.2%/51.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 46 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/07/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/07/2024 | Outstanding |
| 21/05/2013 | Outstanding |
| 31/01/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 16/07/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 77 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As First Preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 83 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 76 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173 |
| As First Preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 72 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 212 |
| As First Preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As First Preference | 66 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 84 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 66 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 187 |
| As First Preference | 72 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 72 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 91 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As First Preference | 87 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As First Preference | 69 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 68 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As First Preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 225 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 89 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1% |
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