Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7AG · Hertfordshire · primary school
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274th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.0/10 against 2,421 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific steps are being taken to improve attainment in the higher standard? How does the school ensure that the Good rating from the 2023 inspection is maintained in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Overview
Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School continues to be a good school, providing an “inclusive and welcoming” environment where pupils are “happy and safe.” Leaders have designed a “broad curriculum” that prepares children well for the future, supported by teachers who “encourage pupils to aspire, learn and achieve.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “mature levels of self-control and cooperation” within a strong culture of positive behaviour, with bullying reported as rare.
- Teachers “explain new ideas clearly” and check understanding carefully, enabling pupils to “recall and retain key subject knowledge.”
- Early reading is prioritised effectively; children in early years “quickly and systematically learn to blend sounds into words” and most enjoy reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “quickly and accurately identified” and receive effective support to access the same learning as their peers.
- The reorganised early years provision is “well led,” ensuring children are “well prepared for Year 1.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should provide training and support so that less experienced subject leaders develop the expertise to check how well their curriculum is implemented and how pupils are building knowledge.
- Leaders should ensure all parents receive the information needed to support their children’s learning, addressing concerns from a small minority about communication.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking “prompt and effective action” when issues are raised.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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