The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 452
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- APPLECROFT SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Withe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLakeside School
Special school · 705m away
Stanborough School
Secondary · 801m away
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Primary · 1.0km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Templewood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Creswick Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Ludwick Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Holwell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Applecroft School a selective school?
No. Applecroft School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Applecroft School's Ofsted rating?
Applecroft School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Applecroft School?
Applecroft School currently has 452 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Applecroft School take?
Applecroft School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Applecroft School?
Applecroft School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6JZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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