The Giles Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Durham Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4JQ |
| Reference Number | 117316 |
The Giles Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, rated as good across all areas of education. The school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and happy, with strong leadership that is adapting well to recent changes. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders are committed to ensuring that every child excels, particularly in reading and phonics, which are prioritized as core skills. The school fosters a sense of community, where staff and pupils work together to create a calm and engaging learning atmosphere, supported by parental involvement and appreciation of the school's efforts.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 327 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 45 | 86 |
| 2 | 43 | 44 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.4% |
| White, Other | 8.3% |
| African | 7.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 11 May 2016 | Short inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on developing pupils' vocabulary across subjects.
- Effective approach to teaching phonics and reading.
- A nurturing and happy school atmosphere with low bullying incidents.
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Commitment to improving pupils' mental and physical health.
Areas for Improvement
- Issues with the detailed management of some child protection records.
- Low attendance rates for a small minority of pupils.
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND in subjects outside of phonics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
0 miles |
|
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD |
0.3 miles |
|
The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ |
0.37 miles |
|
Martins Wood Primary School
Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT |
0.49 miles |
|
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
0.61 miles |
|
Almond Hill Junior School
Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP |
0.67 miles |
|
Round Diamond Primary School
Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6NH |
0.69 miles |
|
Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
0.77 miles |
|
Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
0.99 miles |
|
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
1.03 miles |
|
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.09 miles |
|
Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
1.11 miles |
|
Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.13 miles |
|
Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.13 miles |
|
Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
1.53 miles |
|
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
1.6 miles |
|
Graveley Primary School
Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LJ |
1.6 miles |
|
Woolenwick Junior School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
1.66 miles |
|
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
1.66 miles |
|
Ashtree Primary Academy
Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9JQ |
1.81 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
0.93 miles |
|
Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
0.96 miles |
|
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
1.15 miles |
|
Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.27 miles |
|
Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.27 miles |
|
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
1.32 miles |
|
North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
1.86 miles |
|
The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
2.18 miles |
|
Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW |
2.23 miles |
|
Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
2.23 miles |
|
Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
3.42 miles |
|
St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
3.72 miles |
|
East Hall School
The Calf House, East Hall Farm, St Pauls Walden, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8DL |
4.05 miles |
|
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
4.12 miles |
|
St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
4.13 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
4.13 miles |
|
Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
4.43 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
4.57 miles |
|
The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
4.58 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
4.69 miles |