How many pupils does Garden City Academy have?

Garden City Academy has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Garden City Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

61% of pupils at Garden City Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Garden City Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Garden City Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Garden City Academy?

Garden City Academy is located at Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ.

Garden City Academy

Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

61%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

2–11

Ages

171

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Garden City Academy

Garden City Academy is an academy sponsor led in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 171 pupils on roll. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 45.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 2–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 171 / 210 (81%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

45.1%

Free school meals

19.1%

EAL

4.7%

SEN support

25.1%

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)

61%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

23.7%

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.

9.48

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

6.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

£47,781

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,643 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 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.

£8,632

Spend per pupil

£8,620

Income per pupil

45%

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: Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ
Phone: 01462621800
Head Teacher: Samantha Ruck
Website: www.gardencityacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Garden City Academy?: Garden City Academy is an academy sponsor led in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.
How many pupils does Garden City Academy have?: Garden City Academy has 171 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Garden City Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 61% of pupils at Garden City Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Garden City Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Garden City Academy is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Garden City Academy?: Garden City Academy is located at Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 2JZ.

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