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Garden City Academy

North Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
26%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#13,432
of 13,686 nationally

About Garden City Academy

Garden City Academy is a primary school in North Hertfordshire that clearly appeals to local families, with 50 applications for just 21 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That oversubscription ratio of 2.38, and the fact that 18 of those 50 applications were first-preference choices, suggests a school that parents actively want. However, there is no parent-view survey data available to back up that enthusiasm with a recommendation percentage, so it is hard to gauge exactly what drives that demand. The school is led by headteacher Samantha Ruck and caters for 171 pupils aged 2 to 11, with capacity for 210, meaning it is not yet full. It is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary with no religious character, and it offers nursery provision, which may be a draw for families with younger children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRadburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ
HeadteacherSamantha Ruck
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils171
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity171 / 210 (81% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (6 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sensory RoomLibraryICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballSwimmingAthleticsNetballCricketTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessEco ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: gardencityacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garden City Academy

Garden City Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.