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Icknield Walk First School

North Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Mar 2025
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
55 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Icknield Walk First School

Icknield Walk First School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 9 in North Hertfordshire, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 360 pupils and currently enrols 345, so it is running very close to full. Its intake reflects a relatively low level of socio-economic disadvantage: just 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the national average. Demand is strong, with 159 applications for 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.69. Of those applicants, 55 put the school as their first preference, and 49 first-preference offers were made. This suggests that while the school is oversubscribed, families who prioritise it have a decent chance of securing a place. The school also offers nursery provision, which may help families get a foot in the door early.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPoplar Drive, Royston, North Hertfordshire, SG8 7EZ
HeadteacherJane Sherwood
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils345
Free School Meals (FSM)8.9%
School Capacity345 / 360 (96% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Mar 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballFootballCricketSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: icknieldwalk.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Icknield Walk First School

Icknield Walk First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.