The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Emma Hall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCountess Anne Church of England School
Primary · 705m away
Green Lanes Primary School
Primary · 927m away
The Ryde School
Primary · 1.0km away
Onslow St Audrey's School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hatfield Community Free School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Southfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
Howe Dell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Birchwood Avenue Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Birchwood Avenue Primary School?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Birchwood Avenue Primary School take?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Birchwood Avenue Primary School?
Birchwood Avenue Primary School is in Hatfield, AL10 0PS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Birchwood Avenue Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Birchwood Avenue Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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