Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fishponds Road Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1NS |
| Phone | 01462459215 |
| Reference Number | 140611 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 267 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.82%
Girls: 53.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| 5 | 39 | 49 | 88 |
| 6 | 32 | 29 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.9% |
| Indian | 3.7% |
| White, Other | 3.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-01-16 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-01-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2016-09-27 | 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 | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | 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 | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -1.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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York Road Nursery School
York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XA |
0.15 miles |
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ |
0.31 miles |
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Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ |
0.46 miles |
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR |
0.54 miles |
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG |
0.66 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD |
0.72 miles |
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT |
0.73 miles |
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William Ransom Primary School
Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB |
1.02 miles |
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Whitehill Junior School
Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT |
1.06 miles |
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP |
1.18 miles |
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Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
1.26 miles |
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Mary Exton Primary School
St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA |
1.34 miles |
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Purwell Primary School
Fairfield Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0PU |
1.43 miles |
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St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Ashbrook Lane, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7PB |
1.89 miles |
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St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QB |
2.02 miles |
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Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School
Siccut Road, Little Wymondley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HN |
2.24 miles |
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Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN |
2.45 miles |
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Pirton School
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS |
2.6 miles |
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Wilbury Junior School
Bedford Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4DU |
2.61 miles |
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Lordship Farm Primary School
Fouracres, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF |
2.64 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
0.21 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
0.61 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
0.64 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
1.45 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
1.97 miles |
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
2.12 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
2.45 miles |
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St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
2.53 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
3.72 miles |
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
4.11 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
4.25 miles |
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Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
4.36 miles |
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The Knights Templar School
Park Street, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6DZ |
4.5 miles |
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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
4.78 miles |
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Pix Brook Academy
Arlesey Road, Stotfold, SG5 4HB |
4.9 miles |