The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Tracy Prickett (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
School inspection
July 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreen Lanes Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hatfield Community Free School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Southfield School
Special school · 1.8km away
Countess Anne Church of England School
Primary · 1.9km away
Onslow St Audrey's School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Howe Dell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Howe Dell Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Howe Dell Primary School?
Howe Dell Primary School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Howe Dell Primary School take?
Howe Dell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Howe Dell Primary School?
Howe Dell Primary School is in Hatfield, AL10 9AH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Howe Dell Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Howe Dell Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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