The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp 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)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 406
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss S French (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLudwick Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 393m away
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 637m away
Creswick Academy
Primary · 844m away
Panshanger Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Watchlytes Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Applecroft School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stanborough School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holwell Primary School?
Holwell Primary School currently has 406 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holwell Primary School take?
Holwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holwell Primary School?
Holwell Primary School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holwell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holwell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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