Lordship Farm Primary School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3UF · Hertfordshire · primary school
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142nd of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 91 | 35% | 3.19 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lordship Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 2.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. An April 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, hockey, basketball, cricket, swimming, cross country, and athletics.
Getting in
The published school roll is 447 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to address the gap between the school’s performance and the national median for higher attainment? How are the 3 remaining places allocated for the upcoming academic year?
What Ofsted said about Lordship Farm Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders provide "very clear and purposeful strategic direction," resulting in a "calm, welcoming and safe" environment. Pupils are "confident, resilient and reflective," benefiting from an "ambitious and well organised" curriculum that supports high attendance and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above the national averages" due to leaders responding "very quickly" to concerns and working closely with families.
- The curriculum is "very ambitious," with systematic teaching of reading and mathematics that sets pupils up for "future academic success."
- Inclusion is effective, with staff identifying needs early and providing "timely and very effective support" for pupils with additional needs.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning to "manage risks" and showing "high levels of consideration for others."
- Leadership is robust, with governors who "challenge leaders really effectively" and a focus on staff wellbeing and professional learning.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "strengthen the consistency of high-quality staff interactions in the early years" to better support children’s learning needs.
- Leaders should ensure that improvements to marking and feedback "translate into higher outcomes for pupils in national assessments."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are "made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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