How many pupils does Hatfield Community Free School have?

Hatfield Community Free School has 418 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hatfield Community Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Hatfield Community Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hatfield Community Free School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hatfield Community Free School is part of HATFIELD COMMUNITY FREE SCHOOL.

Where is Hatfield Community Free School?

Hatfield Community Free School is located at Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES.

Hatfield Community Free School

Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES

Not rated

Inspected 11 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

418

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Hatfield Community Free School

Hatfield Community Free School is a free school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 418 pupils on roll. It is part of HATFIELD COMMUNITY FREE SCHOOL. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 54.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 418 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 March 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

24.1%

Free school meals

54.2%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

18.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

12.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

19.6

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

23.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

16.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

£44,287

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,057 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

4.9% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

3.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,234

Spend per pupil

£6,287

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES
Phone: 01707276018
Principal: Victoria Hobson
Website: www.hcfs.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hatfield Community Free School?: Hatfield Community Free School is a free school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hatfield Community Free School have?: Hatfield Community Free School has 418 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hatfield Community Free School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Hatfield Community Free School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Hatfield Community Free School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Hatfield Community Free School is part of HATFIELD COMMUNITY FREE SCHOOL.
Where is Hatfield Community Free School?: Hatfield Community Free School is located at Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES.

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