The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Petitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Fouracres, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Christopher School
Independent · 559m away
Pixmore Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Francis College
Independent · 1.2km away
Radburn Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Garden City Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
North Herts Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
The Highfield School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lordship Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lordship Farm Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lordship Farm Primary School?
Lordship Farm Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lordship Farm Primary School take?
Lordship Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lordship Farm Primary School?
Lordship Farm Primary School is in Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3UF, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lordship Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lordship Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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