The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Longland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Daniells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1QY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatchlytes Primary School
Primary · 723m away
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 813m away
Springmead Primary School
Primary · 902m away
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Holwell Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ludwick Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Panshanger Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Panshanger Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Panshanger Primary School?
Panshanger Primary School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Panshanger Primary School take?
Panshanger Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Panshanger Primary School?
Panshanger Primary School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1QY, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Panshanger Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Panshanger Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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