The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 9 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 66
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 16.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Carolina Davey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bendish Lane, Whitwell, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8HX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Paul's Walden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Walden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Walden Primary School?
St Paul's Walden Primary School currently has 66 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Walden Primary School take?
St Paul's Walden Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Walden Primary School?
St Paul's Walden Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 8HX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Walden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Walden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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