The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 157
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 28.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Adrian Petty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
March 2005 | Inspection
Location
Dellsome Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7NE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green?
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green currently has 157 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green take?
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green?
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green is in Hatfield, AL9 7NE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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