Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Welwyn, AL6 9DJ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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137th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,621 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.0/10 nationally. 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Chamber Choir, or Community Choir. The school also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 pupils against a stated capacity of 432. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its choir programmes alongside the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging in this inclusive school, where the vision of ‘believe and achieve’ permeates daily life. The report highlights an ‘exceptional’ provision for developing character, with pupils demonstrating kindness and taking on responsibilities. Overall, pupils achieve well, supported by high expectations for behaviour and a well-thought-out curriculum.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated ‘Outstanding’, with pupils developing a ‘sophisticated awareness of diversity and difference’ through roles such as ‘diversity ambassadors’.
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics well, ensuring most pupils become ‘fluent and confident readers in key stage 1’.
- Clear systems identify special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, allowing tailored support that helps these pupils ‘achieve well’ and integrate fully.
- Staff are supported through useful training and careful workload management, fostering a positive culture where staff are ‘proud to work at the school’.
- The curriculum sets out clear learning steps, helping pupils develop a ‘secure understanding’ of subjects like music and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Staff should ensure they consistently use knowledge of pupils’ prior learning to build activities on what pupils already know, preventing struggles to make connections.
- The school continues to explore ways to improve attendance further, including the use of personalised plans for some pupils.
Safeguarding
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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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