The short version
Above-average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 35% 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 203
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 34.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Close (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthfields Infants and Nursery School
Primary · 695m away
Fairfield Park Lower School
Primary · 890m away
Wilbury Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Roecroft Lower School
Primary · 1.9km away
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
St Francis College
Independent · 2.4km away
Pixmore Junior School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Stonehill School's Ofsted rating?
Stonehill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stonehill School?
Stonehill School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stonehill School take?
Stonehill School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Stonehill School?
Stonehill School is in Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4SZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stonehill School have a sixth form?
No, Stonehill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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