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Icknield Infant and Nursery School

Icknield Infant and Nursery School

North Hertfordshire, SG6 4UNPrimary School·Ages 3-7
R. ImprovementQuality of Ed.

63%

Capacity

215

Pupils

1.8x

Demand

About Icknield Infant and Nursery School

Icknield Infant and Nursery School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 215 pupils on roll, operating at 63% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Icknield Infant and Nursery School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Squires, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.

Icknield Infant and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 101 applications for 57 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 51 were first-preference applications.

Icknield Infant and Nursery School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (57 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Icknield Infant and Nursery School include Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Eco Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 26.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, Icknield Infant and Nursery School 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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressArchers Way, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN
HeadteacherSamantha Squires
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils215
Free School Meals (FSM)26.1%
School Capacity215 / 342 (63% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Jun 2025
View Report

Quality of Education

Requires improvement

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Ofsted Parent View

57 responses

Would Recommend This School

88%Good
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
9%
Concerns dealt with
65%
Strengths95%+ agree
Happy at schoolFeels safeChild does well

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsICT SuiteForest SchoolMusic RoomsSensory RoomSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisAthleticsNetballSwimmingDanceCricketCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubEco ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

57

Applications

101

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.8x
0x1x2x3x5x+

51 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Icknield Infant and Nursery School

Icknield Infant and Nursery School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01462620406www.icknieldinfants.herts.sch.uk/

Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City

North Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN

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Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City

North Hertfordshire, SG6 4UN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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