The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 240
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Inman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 1RS
Town setting
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Garden City Academy
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Lordship Farm Primary School
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Woolgrove School
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Questions parents ask
What is Pixmore Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Pixmore Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Pixmore Junior School?
Pixmore Junior School currently has 240 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Pixmore Junior School take?
Pixmore Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Pixmore Junior School?
Pixmore Junior School is in Letchworth, SG6 1RS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Pixmore Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Pixmore Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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