The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 7.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Boylan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lemsford Village, St John's C of E Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLakeside School
Special school · 830m away
Applecroft School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stanborough School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Green Lanes Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Templewood Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Creswick Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford's Ofsted rating?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford take?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford?
St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford is in Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford have a sixth form?
No, St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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