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Sauncey Wood Primary School
Pickford Hill, Harpenden AL5 5HL
Sauncey Wood Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Hertfordshire). It has about 190 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In June 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Environment, Attainment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Representation and Progress.
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Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates are very low and the incidence of persistent absence is quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is poor.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder  Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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