The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 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
- 165
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 10.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Katheryn Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
January 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Cannons Meadow, Tewin Cowper Ce Primary School Va, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringmead Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Watchlytes Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Panshanger Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 165 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Welwyn, AL6 0JU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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