The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 263
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 24%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- SPIRAL PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Karen Cayford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hillyfields, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWatchlytes Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Panshanger Primary School
Primary · 902m away
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Holwell Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ludwick Nursery School
Nursery · 2.1km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Springmead Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Springmead Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Springmead Primary School?
Springmead Primary School currently has 263 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Springmead Primary School take?
Springmead Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Springmead Primary School?
Springmead Primary School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Springmead Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Springmead Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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