The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–9
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 345
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Jane Sherwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Poplar Drive, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Icknield Walk First School's Ofsted rating?
Icknield Walk First School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Icknield Walk First School?
Icknield Walk First School currently has 345 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Icknield Walk First School take?
Icknield Walk First School caters for pupils aged 3 to 9. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Icknield Walk First School?
Icknield Walk First School is in Royston, SG8 7EZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Icknield Walk First School have a sixth form?
No, Icknield Walk First School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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