The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
5% 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 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 413
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs G Seymour (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
The Commons, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Commonswood Primary & Nursery School?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School currently has 413 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Commonswood Primary & Nursery School take?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School?
Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is in WELWYN GARDEN CITY, AL7 4RU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Commonswood Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Commonswood Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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