Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Nurseries Road Wheathampstead St. Albans Hertfordshire AL4 8TP |
| Phone | 01582832661 |
| Reference Number | 145487 |
Beech Hyde Primary School has been evaluated as performing well across all areas, receiving a 'Good' rating overall during its first inspection. The school has established a supportive environment where pupils feel happy and safe, with a strong focus on inclusion and personal development. The curriculum is broad and balanced, and initiatives have been implemented to assist pupils who fell behind during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in reading.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 169 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.3%
Girls: 49.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 11 | 17 |
| 2 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
| 3 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 4 | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| 5 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 6 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.8% |
| White & Asian | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 5.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.3% |
| Irish | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe due to caring staff and a supportive environment.
- The curriculum is broad and balanced, effectively delivered by well-trained staff.
- Strong support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ensures inclusion in lessons.
- Pupils enjoy reading and have access to various texts and library resources.
- Positive relationships with parents and effective governance by the trust.
Areas for Improvement
- A minority of pupils still do not read with age-appropriate fluency.
- Some pockets of the curriculum lack effective planning and sequencing.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 18% |
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 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
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 | 4.4 | ||
| Writing | 1.7 | ||
| Maths | 0.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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