# Garden City Academy — Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Principal:** Samantha Ruck

## Contact

- **Address:** Radburn Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
- **Phone:** 01462 621800
- **Website:** https://www.gardencityacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/letchworth-garden-city/garden-city-academy-13749

## About

Garden City Academy is a caring community, whose values are built on mutual trust and respect for all. We have high expectations of all our pupils and support each child to fulfill their full potential and be the best they can be.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Oct 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Oct 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Fantastic School Experience!: We have been at Garden City Academy for 3 years now, and it's been an incredible journey for our daughter. The values of 'Be Ready, Be Respectful, and Be Safe' are embedded in everything they do, and our child has thrived in this supportive environment. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are always approachable and willing to help. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some Areas for Improvement: We've been at Garden City Academy for 5 years, and while our child has had some great experiences, there have been a few issues with communication and organization this year. However, the staff are generally friendly and supportive, and the facilities are good. *(Jan 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Place for Children to Grow: We recently moved to Letchworth and were impressed by the warm welcome we received from the staff at Garden City Academy. The 'Believe and Achieve' motto resonates with us, and we've seen our child grow in confidence since joining the school. The breakfast club and after-school activities have been a great help for us too. *(Mar 2021)*
- **4/5** — A Great Foundation for Life: Our child attended Garden City Academy for 2 years before moving on to secondary school, and we were impressed by the emphasis on forming relationships between parents, carers, and the school. The pupil parliament and buddy system are excellent initiatives that helped our child develop leadership skills and empathy. *(Sep 2020)*

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