Commonswood Primary & Nursery School

About Commonswood Primary & Nursery School

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is a community school in WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 413 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% 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

413 / 510 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 January 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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 Commons, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU

Phone

01707880420

Headteacher

G Seymour

Website

http://www.commonswood.herts.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School?

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is a community school in WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Commonswood Primary & Nursery School have?

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School has 413 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does Commonswood Primary & Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Commonswood Primary & Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Commonswood Primary & Nursery School?

Commonswood Primary & Nursery School is located at The Commons, WELWYN GARDEN CITY, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU.