The short version
Above-average SATs results.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
21% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 158
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 28.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicki Jaeggi
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSpringmead Primary School
Primary · 592m away
Panshanger Primary School
Primary · 723m away
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 919m away
Holwell Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Ludwick Nursery School
Nursery · 1.6km away
Peartree Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Watchlytes Primary School?
Watchlytes Primary School currently has 158 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watchlytes Primary School take?
Watchlytes Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watchlytes Primary School?
Watchlytes Primary School is in Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watchlytes Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watchlytes Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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