The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 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
- 415
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Stuart Whiteland (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
15 London Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmTenterfield Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Sherrardswood School
Independent · 712m away
Knightsfield School
Academy · 725m away
Monk's Walk School
Secondary · 823m away
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Templewood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Welwyn, AL6 9DJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Welwyn St Mary's 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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