Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Fishponds Road, SG5 1NS |
| School Website | www.wilshere.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1462459215 |
| URN | 140611 |
School Census
| Total | 257 |
| Girls/Boys | 133/124 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 38 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/01/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/01/2019 | Good |
| 27/09/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 15/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/09/2016 |
| 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 | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -2.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -2.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -0.7 |
| Maths Progress | -0.8 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 74% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 76% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| 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 | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 69.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
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