Pixmore Junior School
Letchworth, SG6 1RS · Hertfordshire · primary school
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314th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 2,338 of them, against 2.1/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pixmore Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.1 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Forest School, Eco Awards, and a multi-sports club. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 231 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the Forest Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Pixmore Junior School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Pixmore Junior School, where they “proudly apply the school’s learning powers” and benefit from a “harmonious atmosphere.” The inspection found that the school provides a “well-sequenced curriculum” and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, resulting in “Good” judgements across all key areas.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “interesting and well-sequenced,” with learning planned in “small, manageable steps” that reinforce previous knowledge.
- Leaders have created a “clear reading programme” that builds knowledge in a “structured, sequential way,” ensuring pupils become “fluent readers by Year 6.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through a “robust system” including “calm areas and movement breaks.”
- Attendance has “successfully improved” due to effective work with families and “clear daily procedures for checking on absent pupils.”
- Governors act as “critical friends” who “monitor the school systematically” and challenge leaders while providing support.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of lessons, work is not matched effectively to pupils’ abilities, meaning they are not receiving the “right opportunities to develop their understanding and skills.”
- Leaders must ensure staff receive “appropriate training to develop their subject knowledge” so they can better sequence and adapt learning in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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