How many pupils does Applecroft School have?

Applecroft School has 452 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Applecroft School's Ofsted rating?

Applecroft School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).

How does Applecroft School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

78% of pupils at Applecroft School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Applecroft School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Applecroft School is part of APPLECROFT SCHOOL.

Where is Applecroft School?

Applecroft School is located at Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ.

Applecroft School

Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ

Good

Inspected 28 November 2023

Good

Ofsted

78%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

452

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Applecroft School

Applecroft School is an academy converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 452 pupils on roll. It is part of APPLECROFT SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 452 / 450 (100%)
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 November 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

Free school meals

15%

EAL

2.4%

SEN support

10.6%

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)

78%

Expected standard (RWM)

20%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.5%

Overall absence

5.7%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

21.3

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.5 vs 2023/24

13.88

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£47,649

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,289 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.6 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.

£6,116

Spend per pupil

£6,188

Income per pupil

49%

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: Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ
Phone: 01707323758
Headteacher: Lisa Withe
Website: http://www.applecroft.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

APPLECROFT SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Applecroft School?: Applecroft School is an academy converter in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Applecroft School have?: Applecroft School has 452 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Applecroft School's Ofsted rating?: Applecroft School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023).
How does Applecroft School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 78% of pupils at Applecroft School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Applecroft School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Applecroft School is part of APPLECROFT SCHOOL.
Where is Applecroft School?: Applecroft School is located at Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ.

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