Garden City Academy

About Garden City Academy

Garden City Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 171 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Garden City Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Ruck, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 26% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13432nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 38th out of 38 in North Hertfordshire.

Garden City Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 21 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Garden City Academy include Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Swimming, Athletics, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 46.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, Garden City Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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