Garden City Academy
URN: 138389 • Letchworth Garden City SG6 2JZ
Overview
- Name
- Garden City Academy
- URN
- 138389
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Ruck (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01462621800
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City SG6 2JZ
Summary
Garden City Academy, located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a mixed primary academy that has been part of the REAch2 Academy Trust since September 2012. With a current enrolment of 171 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and included. The academy's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Growing Confidence, Aiming High," reflecting its commitment to fostering positive relationships between home and school.
The school prioritises high expectations for all students and supports their personal growth through initiatives such as pupil parliament and the Year 6 buddy system. Garden City Academy believes in the importance of collaboration with parents and carers to enhance educational outcomes, ensuring that children acquire essential knowledge and skills for their future.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (46.20%), the academy is dedicated to addressing diverse needs within its community. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Samantha Ruck, encourages visits to the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand. For further information, parents can contact the school office via email.
The school prioritises high expectations for all students and supports their personal growth through initiatives such as pupil parliament and the Year 6 buddy system. Garden City Academy believes in the importance of collaboration with parents and carers to enhance educational outcomes, ensuring that children acquire essential knowledge and skills for their future.
With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (46.20%), the academy is dedicated to addressing diverse needs within its community. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Samantha Ruck, encourages visits to the school to experience its vibrant environment firsthand. For further information, parents can contact the school office via email.
Useful links
- REAch2 (other)
- Arbor Parent Portal (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 171
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 78
- FSM %
- 46.20
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 171 | 93 | 78 | 210 | 46.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 185 | 99 | 86 | 210 | 47.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 210 | 42.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 104 | 105 | 210 | 42.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 108 | 125 | 210 | 49.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 240 | 116 | 124 | 210 | 38.40 |
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