Garden City Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Radburn Way, SG6 2JZ |
| School Website | www.gardencityacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1462621800 |
| URN | 138389 |
School Census
| Total | 203 |
| Girls/Boys | 92/111 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.3%/54.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 97 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 20.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/10/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/10/2018 | Good |
| 07/06/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 09/10/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/06/2016 |
| 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 | 26% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 99 |
| Maths | 97 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3 |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -3.4 |
| Writing Progress | -5.2 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 4.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.2 |
| Maths Progress | 4.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 4.8 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | 5.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 16 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 18 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 45 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 16 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 23 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 48 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 40 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 12% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Pryor Way, , SG6 2PT
Pixmore Junior School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Rushby Mead, , SG6 1RS
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ridge Avenue, , SG6 1QE