The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- HATFIELD COMMUNITY FREE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Hobson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Secondary · Very close
Southfield School
Special school · Very close
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 465m away
Onslow St Audrey's School
Secondary · 590m away
Countess Anne Church of England School
Primary · 980m away
Links Hatfield Academy
Academy · 1.0km away
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Howe Dell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hatfield Community Free School's Ofsted rating?
Hatfield Community Free School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hatfield Community Free School?
Hatfield Community Free School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hatfield Community Free School take?
Hatfield Community Free School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hatfield Community Free School?
Hatfield Community Free School is in Hatfield, AL10 8ES, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hatfield Community Free School have a sixth form?
No, Hatfield Community Free School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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