Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Details
| Age Range | 3-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Swing Gate Lane, HP4 2LJ |
| School Website | www.swinggate.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1442863913 |
| URN | 117260 |
School Census
| Total | 149 |
| Girls/Boys | 71/78 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.7%/52.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 9.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 15 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/05/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/05/2012 | Good |
| 05/03/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/03/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 45 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 39 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 36 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 94 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 35 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 32 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 48 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 56 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 48 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 95 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 39 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 36 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 113 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 103 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 50 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 118 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 47 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 40 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 114 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 40% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 7.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Berkhamsted School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Overton House, , HP4 2DJ
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Prince Edward Street, , HP4 3HA