- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results close to the England average.
80 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 447
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.8
Schools in SG6
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: SG6 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2715 primary · 5 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All SG6 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SG6
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SG6
15 in SG6, best first
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QB · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
38 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.8%
- Pupils
- 221
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 222
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.5
Top Secondary Schools in SG6
5 in SG6, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
121 first choices, 130 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 937
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
76 first choices, 86 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 597
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
Nurseries in SG6
10 in SG6, highest Ofsted grade first
Glebe Kids
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1DR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Grange Tiny Hands Pre-School
Letchworth, SG6 4NG · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
The Early Bird Pre-School CIC
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3QN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SG6
4 in SG6, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
121 first choices, 130 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1642.0
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.0%
- Pupils
- 937
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.0
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area
Results well below the England average.
76 first choices, 86 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 10.9%
- Pupils
- 597
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.2
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1657.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 492
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Special Schools in SG6
1 in SG6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2PT · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 7.4%
- Pupils
- 125
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Private Schools in SG6
2 in SG6. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results well above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1657.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 492
- Pupils per teacher
- –
St Francis College
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1651.1
England 46.2
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 264
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SG6, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding3
- Good11
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet12
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SG6 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SG6 has 27 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SG6
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SG6
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SG6?
SG6 has 27 schools, including 15 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SG6?
The highest-ranked schools in SG6 on Eduscope are Lordship Farm Primary School, St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in SG6?
There are 2 independent schools in SG6. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in SG6 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in SG6?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in SG6 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.