Icknield Infant and Nursery School
URN: 117186 • Letchworth Garden City SG6 4UN
Overview
- Name
- Icknield Infant and Nursery School
- URN
- 117186
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Collins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462620406
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Archers Way, Letchworth Garden City SG6 4UN
Summary
Icknield Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7 years. With a current enrollment of 215 students and a capacity for 342, the school emphasizes a creative and hands-on curriculum designed to foster a love of learning. The school’s ethos prioritizes personal, social, and emotional development, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported.
The school operates under the motto "All different, all together, all Icknield," reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community. Icknield promotes five core values: kindness, honesty, respect, safety, and perseverance. These principles guide the learning environment, encouraging children to become confident learners through play, exploration, and critical thinking.
Icknield also provides wraparound care through an on-site childcare service, Nessies, which offers before and after school activities. This service focuses on creating a safe and engaging environment, allowing children to participate in various activities while promoting healthy eating habits. For parents seeking nursery or in-year admissions, the school encourages direct contact for availability and application processes.
The school operates under the motto "All different, all together, all Icknield," reflecting its commitment to inclusivity and community. Icknield promotes five core values: kindness, honesty, respect, safety, and perseverance. These principles guide the learning environment, encouraging children to become confident learners through play, exploration, and critical thinking.
Icknield also provides wraparound care through an on-site childcare service, Nessies, which offers before and after school activities. This service focuses on creating a safe and engaging environment, allowing children to participate in various activities while promoting healthy eating habits. For parents seeking nursery or in-year admissions, the school encourages direct contact for availability and application processes.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Open Events 2025 (calendar)
- In-Year Admissions (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Reception Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 342
- Pupils
- 215
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 110
- FSM %
- 26.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 215 | 105 | 110 | 342 | 26.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 102 | 111 | 342 | 28.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 234 | 119 | 115 | 342 | 31.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 234 | 119 | 115 | 342 | 31.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 251 | 133 | 118 | 342 | 32.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 250 | 130 | 120 | 342 | 29.20 |
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