SchoolScoresPixmore Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Rushby Mead, Letchworth, SG6 1RS
01462 620555 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hertfordshire comparisons use the 214 of its 398 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 184 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 198th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 177th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 198th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 106th highest of 182 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 49 parents who had raised a concern Joint 195th highest of 209 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 7% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 19 parents of children with SEND 70th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 4% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 37% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 175th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 15% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 29%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hertfordshire figures pool parents at the Hertfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
30% — 34 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 32 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 30% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 48% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 52% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 47th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.7% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 103rd highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 169th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 259th highest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 265th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 34% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 250th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 395th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 1% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 387th lowest of 398 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Lower than 2% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.42% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 100th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 228th highest of 397 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 251st highest of 381 state primary schools in Hertfordshire. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hillshott Infant School and Nursery 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Garden City Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lordship Farm Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Icknield Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Wilbury Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Junior Mixed School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Infants' School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Northfields Infants and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- The Grange Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pixmore Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 11 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Pixmore Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 32 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pixmore Junior School?
77% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Pixmore Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117259.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.