How many pupils does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy have?

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy has 263 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

70% of pupils at Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is located at Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS.

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

70%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

263

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 263 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 263 / 230 (114%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.5%

Free school meals

14.5%

EAL

5.3%

SEN support

15.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

10.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.1 vs 2023/24

26.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.3 vs 2023/24

8.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

£46,947

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,234 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,049

Spend per pupil

£6,407

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS
Phone: 01462459215
Head Teacher: Sarah Smith
Website: www.wilshere.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy have?: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy has 263 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 70% of pupils at Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy?: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is located at Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS.

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