The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
13% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 213
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 24.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Mica Kettle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Kirklands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 308m away
Monk's Walk School
Secondary · 627m away
Knightsfield School
Academy · 672m away
Templewood Primary School
Primary · 860m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Tenterfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Sherrardswood School
Independent · 1.3km away
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Homerswood Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Homerswood Primary and Nursery School?
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School currently has 213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Homerswood Primary and Nursery School take?
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Homerswood Primary and Nursery School?
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7RF, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Homerswood Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Homerswood Primary 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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