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St Paul's Walden Primary School

Bendish Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8HX

Good

Inspected 19 March 2024

Good
Ofsted
71%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
66
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About St Paul's Walden Primary School

St Paul's Walden Primary School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 66 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
66 / 105 (63%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
19 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

27%
Free school meals
4.1%
EAL
1.5%
SEN support
24.2%
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)

71%
Expected standard (RWM)
0%
Higher standard (RWM)
106
Avg reading score
101
Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%
Overall absence
6.9%
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.

7.3
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24
9
Pupils per teacher
↓ -4.4 vs 2023/24
3.42
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24
£47,885
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 25% on leadership pay
↑ +£10,727 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
12% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
2
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 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.

£10,201
Spend per pupil
£9,386
Income per pupil
48%
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
Bendish Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8HX
Phone
01438871241
Headteacher
Carolina Davey

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Paul's Walden Primary School?
St Paul's Walden Primary School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does St Paul's Walden Primary School have?
St Paul's Walden Primary School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is St Paul's Walden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Walden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).
How does St Paul's Walden Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
71% of pupils at St Paul's Walden Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is St Paul's Walden Primary School?
St Paul's Walden Primary School is located at Bendish Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8HX.

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