Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG · Hertfordshire · primary school
118th of 340 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 401 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.6/10 against 4,320 of them, against 7.0/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 7.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in gymnastics, dance, handball, hockey, athletics, cricket, tag rugby, and netball.
Getting in. The school has 222 pupils in a capacity of 210, meaning it is over capacity by 12. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the transition for new starters when it is operating above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in core subjects? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils have access to the activities they prefer?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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