Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7RF · Hertfordshire · primary school
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174th 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 — 5.5/10 against 3,260 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 62% | 2.68 |
| 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.
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached 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 (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the nursery phase? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils who have already reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School is described as a "happy and friendly school" where pupils are "proud to attend" and demonstrate kindness. The inspection found that the school provides a "broad and balanced curriculum" with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, resulting in good outcomes across most areas.
Strengths
- Pupils are "typically respectful" and move around the school calmly, contributing to a safe environment.
- The reading curriculum is successful, with staff using a "same effective approach" to ensure pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff effectively meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring they "make progress across the curriculum" through personalised support.
- The school offers high-quality pastoral support, helping pupils "recognise and manage their emotions" and promoting inclusivity.
- Leaders prioritise staff professional development and well-being, building "high-quality relationships with families."
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum implementation is not as effective as intended, meaning pupils "do not remember as much of the curriculum as they could."
- Low-level disruptive behaviour is "not always managed consistently well," which sometimes disrupts pupils' learning.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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
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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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