Icknield Infant and Nursery School, Letchworth Garden City
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Your child will be part of an inclusive school community where kindness and respect are valued. The school excels at teaching reading from the start, giving children a strong foundation. Early years provision is particularly good, with staff using high-quality interactions and knowing individual pupil targets to provide targeted support.
Key Strengths
- Strong reading curriculum with phonics taught from when children join, helping pupils achieve well in reading
- Well-sequenced curriculum starting in early years with staff who have secure subject knowledge
- Inclusive school culture where pupils learn about celebrating differences and treating everyone fairly
- Good personal development opportunities including school council and 'Feel Good Friends' scheme
Areas for Improvement
- Behaviour policy not applied consistently by staff, leading to disruption in lessons and around school
- Staff lack clear information about what support pupils with SEND need, limiting their ability to adapt teaching
- Expectations for quality of pupils' work are variable, so some pupils do not achieve as well as they could
- Attendance strategies not effective enough - some pupils, including those with SEND, do not attend regularly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear processes for reporting and a positive culture prioritising pupils' safety.
Extracurricular Activities
junk-modelling, yoga club, school council, Feel Good Friends scheme, castles day
Icknield Infant and Nursery School requires improvement overall, though early years provision is good. The school has a well-sequenced curriculum and strong reading programme, but needs to improve consistency in behaviour management and support for pupils with SEND.
At a Glance
26.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
26.7
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
206 pupils
342 capacity
136 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Letchworth Garden City
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Letchworth Garden City
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(9)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.26564%
Overall absence
20.14925%
Persistent absence
134
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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