The Leys Primary and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ripon Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4QZ |
| Phone | 01438314148 |
| Reference Number | 117364 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 413 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.43%
Girls: 51.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| 2 | 27 | 21 | 48 |
| 3 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 4 | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| 5 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| 6 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 61.5% |
| White, Other | 9.2% |
| African | 9.2% |
| Indian | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-03-15 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-02-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-29 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-10-19 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-03-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-02-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-16 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Round Diamond Primary School
Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6NH |
0.36 miles |
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Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
0.37 miles |
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
0.37 miles |
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Martins Wood Primary School
Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT |
0.62 miles |
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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD |
0.63 miles |
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Almond Hill Junior School
Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP |
0.95 miles |
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
0.96 miles |
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Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
1.14 miles |
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Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
1.25 miles |
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
1.34 miles |
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Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.42 miles |
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Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
1.45 miles |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.45 miles |
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Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.49 miles |
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Graveley Primary School
Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LJ |
1.54 miles |
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Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
1.9 miles |
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Woolenwick Junior School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
1.95 miles |
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
1.95 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
1.97 miles |
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Ashtree Primary School and Nursery
Chertsey Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9JQ |
2.1 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
1.18 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
1.24 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
1.42 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
1.5 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.61 miles |
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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.61 miles |
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North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
2.23 miles |
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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
2.55 miles |
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Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW |
2.57 miles |
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Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
2.58 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
3.42 miles |
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St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
3.47 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
3.89 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
3.92 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
4.07 miles |
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Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
4.08 miles |
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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
4.24 miles |
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
4.47 miles |
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Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
4.51 miles |