The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 181
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Yvette Page (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHomerswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 308m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 756m away
Monk's Walk School
Secondary · 929m away
Knightsfield School
Academy · 934m away
Templewood Primary School
Primary · 950m away
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sherrardswood School
Independent · 1.5km away
Tenterfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School currently has 181 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School take?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School?
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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