Pixmore Junior School, Letchworth

In its own words: "We expect high standards in all aspects of school life, including attitudes towards learning and other people, academic achievement and the presentation of work and oneself. Pixmore has a positive culture where relationships are key to success; we actively encourage the development of healthy, safe relationships through consideration and tolerance, learning self-discipline and respect for others and our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a great privilege to be the Headteacher of Pixmore Junior School. My staff and I are committed to providing the very best possible education for all of our children. It is an honour to lead a team of professional and talented teachers who organise well planned lessons and activities to promote 'The Pixmore Way'."

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 4pm. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Pixmore Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 52% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 69% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

Across Hertfordshire, 89% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Hertfordshire lodged 319 appeals against primary school offers; 155 reached a hearing and 21 succeeded (13.5% of those heard).

The nearest other state primary schools to Pixmore Junior School are Hillshott Infant School and Nursery (0.3 miles, Good); Garden City Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 78% reading, 65% maths); Lordship Farm Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 78% maths); and St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 93% reading, 83% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Pixmore Junior School.

70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Pixmore Junior School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 80% say their child is happy there and 59% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (86%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (59%).

12.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (71%), Mixed (9%) and Asian (8%).

In 2026, 30 pupils (13%) received SEN support and 16 (6.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Letchworth Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shott Lane (near), 160 metres away.

In 2024/25, Pixmore Junior School issued 51 suspensions, 21.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.

The secondary schools closest to Pixmore Junior School are The Highfield School (0.9 miles), Fearnhill School (1.1 miles) and The Knights Templar School (1.6 miles).