How many pupils does Howe Dell Primary School have?

Howe Dell Primary School has 439 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Howe Dell Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

69% of pupils at Howe Dell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Howe Dell Primary School?

Howe Dell Primary School is located at The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH.

Howe Dell Primary School

The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH

Not rated

Inspected 24 June 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

69%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

439

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Howe Dell Primary School

Howe Dell Primary School is a community school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 439 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 439 / 460 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 June 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15%

Free school meals

39.3%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

11.8%

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)

69%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.5%

Overall absence

10.2%

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.

20.63

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

20.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

18.03

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.3 vs 2023/24

£44,399

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,556 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£8,434

Spend per pupil

£8,868

Income per pupil

35%

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: The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH
Phone: 01707263291
Headteacher: Tracy Prickett
Website: www.howedell.herts.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Howe Dell Primary School?: Howe Dell Primary School is a community school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Howe Dell Primary School have?: Howe Dell Primary School has 439 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Howe Dell Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 69% of pupils at Howe Dell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Howe Dell Primary School?: Howe Dell Primary School is located at The Runway, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AH.

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