Crabtree Infants' School
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Crabtree Lane, AL5 5PU |
| School Website | www.crabtreeschools.org |
| Telephone | 1582623597 |
| URN | 140707 |
School Census
| Total | 180 |
| Girls/Boys | 84/96 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.7%/53.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 1 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 2.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/02/2024 | Outstanding |
| 19/05/2009 | Outstanding |
| 28/02/2006 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 19/05/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 265 |
| As First Preference | 85 |
| As second preference | 101 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 244 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 71 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 256 |
| As First Preference | 75 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As First Preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 285 |
| As First Preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 58 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.78% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 319 |
| As First Preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 301 |
| As First Preference | 89 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 297 |
| As First Preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As First Preference | 76 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 98 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 375 |
| As First Preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 121 |
| Total Offers Made | 59 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 82% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 1% |
| 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 | 8% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 38% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 10% |
| no | 90% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 99% |
| no | 1% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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