Wheatfields Junior Mixed School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Downes Road, AL4 9NT |
| School Website | www.wheatfieldsjm.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1727757444 |
| URN | 146878 |
School Census
| Total | 358 |
| Girls/Boys | 164/194 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 45.8%/54.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 20 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 17/01/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 17/01/2013 | Good |
| 23/06/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/06/2008 |
| 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 | 73% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.0 |
| Maths Progress | -0.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 71% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 17% |
| no | 83% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 65.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 6.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Wheatfields Infants' and Nursery School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Downes Road, , AL4 9NT
Sandringham School
(0.16 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: The Ridgeway, , AL4 9NX
St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hazelmere Road, , AL4 9RW
Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
(0.45 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chandlers Road, , AL4 9RS