The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 342
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Emma Fordham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarclay School
Secondary · 469m away
Barclay Academy
Secondary · 469m away
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 632m away
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 666m away
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Secondary · 774m away
Fairlands Primary School
Primary · 969m away
Larwood School
Special school · 978m away
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Almond Hill Junior School?
Almond Hill Junior School currently has 342 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Almond Hill Junior School take?
Almond Hill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Almond Hill Junior School?
Almond Hill Junior School is in Stevenage, SG1 3RP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Almond Hill Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Almond Hill Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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