The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Karen Thomas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Nurseries Road, Wheathampstead, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 8TP
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery take?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery?
Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery is in St. Albans, AL4 8TP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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