The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 46% 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 46.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Ruck
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRadburn Primary School
Primary · Very close
Woolgrove School
Special school · 476m away
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Academy · 476m away
Pixmore Junior School
Primary · 905m away
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 965m away
Lordship Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Christopher School
Independent · 1.3km away
Weston Way Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Garden City Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garden City Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garden City Academy?
Garden City Academy currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garden City Academy take?
Garden City Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Garden City Academy?
Garden City Academy is in Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2JZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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