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Icknield Walk First School
Ages 3–9345 pupils
Icknield Walk First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Royston, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 345 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Royston can view Icknield Walk First School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Royston (SG8 7EZ), Icknield Walk First School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake11.0%
Free school meals11.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language9.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing93.8%
Attendance93.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.6
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Royston
All schools in Royston →King James Academy RoystonGood · 0.2 miStudlands Rise First School0.4 miSt Mary Roman Catholic Primary School0.3 miRoman Way AcademyGood · 0.8 miTannery Drift School0.7 miReed First SchoolGood · 2.9 mi
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