Walkern Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Walkern Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7NS |
| Phone | 01438861285 |
| Reference Number | 117154 |
Walkern Primary School has made considerable improvements since its last inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good across all assessed areas. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils are polite, enjoy school, and display good behavior. There is a strong emphasis on reading and mathematics, with the curriculum being broad and ambitious. Children in the early years receive a solid foundation in their learning, promoting a love of reading and encouraging curiosity. However, the curriculum in some foundation subjects is still developing and lacks coherence in its planning and sequencing, indicating a need for further refinement to enhance educational outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 137 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.55%
Girls: 47.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | 8 | 18 | 26 |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| 4 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 5 | 14 | 8 | 22 |
| 6 | 11 | 3 | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.1% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Mar 2005 | Inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are polite and welcoming, creating a positive school environment.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with a wide range of new books promoting a love of reading.
- Good behavior and cooperation among pupils during classroom activities.
- Effective senior leadership that drives improvement across the school.
- Pupils with SEND receive appropriate support, facilitating their learning progress.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning in foundation subjects lacks coherence and detail.
- Learning plans for some pupils with SEND are not specific enough.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | ||
| Maths | 111 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.7 | ||
| Writing | -4.6 | ||
| Maths | -5.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Benington Church of England Primary School
Walkern Road, Benington, Benington Primary School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7LP |
1.44 miles |
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Ardeley St Lawrence Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School Lane, Ardeley, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7AJ |
1.45 miles |
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Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
1.8 miles |
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Martins Wood Primary School
Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT |
1.85 miles |
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Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.86 miles |
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Ashtree Primary Academy
Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9JQ |
2.05 miles |
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Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School
School Lane, Aston, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7HA |
2.06 miles |
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Round Diamond Primary School
Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6NH |
2.1 miles |
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
2.25 miles |
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Featherstone Wood Primary School
Featherston Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9PP |
2.28 miles |
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ |
2.32 miles |
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Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
2.34 miles |
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
2.34 miles |
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Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
2.41 miles |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
2.44 miles |
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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD |
2.56 miles |
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Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
2.6 miles |
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Peartree Spring Primary School
Hydean Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9GG |
2.64 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
2.75 miles |
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Peartree Way Nursery School
Peartree Way, Stevenage, SG2 9EA |
2.78 miles |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
1.75 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
2.24 miles |
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Lonsdale School
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2.25 miles |
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Barnwell School
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2.66 miles |
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Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
2.82 miles |
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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
3.14 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
3.19 miles |
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North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
3.34 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
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3.38 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
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3.64 miles |
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Freman College
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4.9 miles |