The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 263
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Smith
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 344m away
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 502m away
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 741m away
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 863m away
The Chrysalis School for Autism
Independent · 916m away
The Priory School
Secondary · 977m away
Hitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy take?
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is in Hitchin, SG5 1NS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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