- Ofsted:Expected standard or better
Results well above the England average.
18 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 204
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.3
Schools in AL7
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 23 schools and nurseries
In short: AL7 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2311 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated
All AL7 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in AL7
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in AL7
11 in AL7, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
46 first choices, 53 offers made
Met the standard at 1177%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 397
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
56 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1165%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.6%
- Pupils
- 410
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Top Secondary Schools in AL7
2 in AL7, best first
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
99 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 875
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
Nurseries in AL7
10 in AL7, highest Ofsted grade first
Busy Bees Day Nursery at Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 1TN · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Hardings Nursery & Pre-School Ltd
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2HB · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Ludwick Nursery School
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RP · State · Nursery · Ages 2 to 5
- Ofsted:Outstanding
No published results yet.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 177
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Sixth Forms in AL7
2 in AL7, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results well below the England average.
99 first choices, 168 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1637.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.5%
- Pupils
- 875
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.6
James Marks Academy
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RZ · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 24.3%
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
Special Schools in AL7
1 in AL7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
James Marks Academy
Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4RZ · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 24.3%
- Pupils
- 62
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.3
The map
See them as a listEvery school in AL7, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding4
- Good10
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet8
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every AL7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
AL7 has 23 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in AL7
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about AL7
Nearby areas
How many schools are in AL7?
AL7 has 23 schools, including 11 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in AL7?
The highest-ranked schools in AL7 on Eduscope are Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Holwell Primary School, Commonswood Primary & Nursery School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in AL7?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 23 schools in AL7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.