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Southfield School

Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
4–11
Ages
109
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Southfield School

Southfield School is a community special school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 109 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
109 / 100 (109%) · over capacity
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

48.1%
Free school meals
4.6%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
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.

Attendance

7.8%
Overall absence
16.3%
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.

13.4
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.7 vs 2023/24
9.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
32.24
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +7.0 vs 2023/24
£45,399
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 21% on leadership pay
↓ −£865 vs 2023/24
2
Teacher vacancies
13% rate
↑ +2 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.2 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.

£21,756
Spend per pupil
£25,542
Income per pupil
36%
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
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN
Phone
01707276504
Headteacher
Angela O'Rourke

Teaching Jobs

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Teaching Assistant
PermanentFull time£19,110 · · 38 week per year pro rata'd 32 hours per week
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SEND Teacher
PermanentFull timeM3 - UPS1 (Fringe) SEN allowance. Salary dependant on experience of successful candidate.
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Teacher
Forest School Leader
PermanentFull time£26,847 - £33,119 (FTE) · · H4 / 6 - H6 / 19 dependant on qualifications & experience.
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Teacher
Forest School Leader
PermanentFull time£26,847 - £33,119 (FTE) · · H4 / 6 - H6 / 19 dependant on qualifications & experience.
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southfield School?
Southfield School is a community special school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Southfield School have?
Southfield School has 109 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Southfield School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Southfield School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Southfield School?
Southfield School is located at Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN.

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