The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 53 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr James Berry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3JP
Town setting
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Within 2.5 kmHolwell Primary School
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Ludwick Nursery School
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Peartree Primary School
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Watchlytes Primary School
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Creswick Academy
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Springmead Primary School
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School?
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School take?
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School?
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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