Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School is a primary school in Stevenage, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School currently has around 308 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.9% boys and 46.1% girls. Around 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.5%). other white pupils make up about 10.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Letchmore Road, Stevenage, SG1 3PS |
| Website: | http://www.letchmore.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01438234400 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jo Harding |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117151 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 342 |
| Number of Pupils: | 308 |
| Number of Boys: | 166 |
| Number of Girls: | 142 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 57.50% | 177 |
| Other White | 10.40% | 32 |
| Indian | 5.80% | 18 |
| African | 5.20% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.60% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 1.90% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Way Nursery School Peartree Way , SG2 9EA | 3out of 4 | 2,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School and Nursery Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | - not rated | 482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pin Green Primary School and Nursery Lonsdale Road , SG1 5DQ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay Academy Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 472 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.