Hatfield Community Free School
Hatfield, AL10 8ES · Hertfordshire · primary school
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213rd 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 — 4.8/10 against 2,863 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hatfield Community Free School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Super Sports, Power Teams, Global Kids, Zen Masters, Creative Inventors, and Brain Boosters. The school also provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 406 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Super Sports and Creative Inventors clubs? How does the school manage the transition for children joining in the current entry year?
What Ofsted said about Hatfield Community Free School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this welcoming and inclusive school” where they feel safe and enjoy learning. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, creating a “harmonious learning environment” with effective support for social and emotional well-being. While achievement is in line with national outcomes, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in curriculum planning and teaching adaptations that hinder deeper understanding for some learners.
Strengths
- Pupils follow a “broad and balanced curriculum” and “enjoy coming to school,” with bullying being rare and staff taking “swift and effective action” when it occurs.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring most pupils, including those with SEND, become “fluent and enthusiastic readers” through effective phonics teaching.
- There are “very strong relationships between staff and pupils,” fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and respects different cultures.
- Early years provision is effective, with children settling quickly into routines and developing essential mathematical and language skills.
- Robust systems ensure regular attendance, and the school works closely with families to monitor pupil welfare.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not always set out “precisely what pupils should learn and when,” meaning some do not gain a “broad and deep enough understanding.”
- Teaching is not consistently adapted to meet individual needs, preventing some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND from securing their understanding as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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