Belswains Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Hertfordshire). It has about 380 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Attainment, Representation and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Environment:Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment:Above average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is about average and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance:About average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Admissions:About average. The occupancy rate is roughly average and the offer rate is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils:Below average. Progress in maths is about average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is below average.
Finances:Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance