How many pupils does Holwell Primary School have?

Holwell Primary School has 406 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Holwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023).

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

77% of pupils at Holwell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Holwell Primary School?

Holwell Primary School is located at Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP.

Holwell Primary School

Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP

Good

Inspected 25 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

77%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

5–11

Ages

406

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Holwell Primary School

Holwell Primary School is a community school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 406 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 5–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 406 / 420 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 January 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

31.7%

Free school meals

19.4%

EAL

5.9%

SEN support

9.4%

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)

77%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

109

Avg reading score

107

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

11.9%

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.

18.8

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

21.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

25.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£51,940

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,676 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.6 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.

£7,101

Spend per pupil

£6,897

Income per pupil

45%

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: Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP
Phone: 01707323716
Headteacher: S French
Website: http://www.holwell.herts.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holwell Primary School?: Holwell Primary School is a community school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Holwell Primary School have?: Holwell Primary School has 406 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Holwell Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Holwell Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 January 2023).
How does Holwell Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 77% of pupils at Holwell Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Holwell Primary School?: Holwell Primary School is located at Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP.

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