Panshanger Primary School
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1QY · Hertfordshire · primary school
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76th 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 — 7.8/10 against 4,240 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Panshanger Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 240 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
Since the inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? With the school at full capacity, how does the admissions process work for new starters? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ daily routine?
What Ofsted said about Panshanger Primary School
Overview
Panshanger Primary School is described as a ‘happy school’ where pupils are ‘polite’ and ‘trust staff’. The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness is ‘Good’, with high standards in education, behaviour, and personal development. Pupils leave as ‘confident young people’ who are ‘ready for their next stage in education’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘work hard and achieve well’, particularly enjoying learning in music, art, and Spanish.
- The reading curriculum is ‘well-structured’, helping pupils build phonics knowledge ‘quickly and securely’ to read ‘fluently’.
- Staff provide ‘precise support’ for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to make ‘strong progress’.
- There is a ‘strong focus on the mental well-being of pupils’, with staff teaching effective strategies to manage emotions.
- Pupils develop a ‘good understanding of fairness and equality of opportunity’ and learn to ‘challenge stereotypes’.
Areas to improve
- Governors should gain the skills to offer ‘constructive and effective support and challenge to leaders’ regarding provision for SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders must identify ‘precise knowledge and vocabulary’ in a minority of subjects to ensure teaching builds effectively on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, with staff being ‘vigilant and well trained’ to identify risks and report concerns promptly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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