- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
69 first choices, 60 offers made
Met the standard at 1178%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 454
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.0
Schools in AL8
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 16 schools and nurseries
In short: AL8 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries167 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated
All AL8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in AL8
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 AL8
7 in AL8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
33 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1160%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 225
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.1
- Ofsted:Good in every area
Results close to the England average.
19 first choices, 23 offers made
Met the standard at 1162%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.0%
- Pupils
- 218
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.1
Top Secondary Schools in AL8
4 in AL8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
252 first choices, 234 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,287
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
228 first choices, 221 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 1,440
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Nurseries in AL8
7 in AL8, highest Ofsted grade first
Apple Daycare Ltd (Lemsford)
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7TT · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rowan Tree Day Nursery
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6QW · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
4kidz Childcare Ltd @ Gosling
Hertfordshire, AL8 6XE · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in AL8
4 in AL8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
252 first choices, 234 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1649.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.5%
- Pupils
- 1,287
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.2
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
228 first choices, 221 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.3%
- Pupils
- 1,440
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.9
Knightsfield School
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 65
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
Special Schools in AL8
2 in AL8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Knightsfield School
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 7LW · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 65
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
Lakeside School
Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 10.7%
- Pupils
- 115
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.5
The map
See them as a listEvery school in AL8, 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
- Not graded yet2
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 AL8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
AL8 has 16 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 AL8
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 AL8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in AL8?
AL8 has 16 schools, including 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in AL8?
The highest-ranked schools in AL8 on Eduscope are Applecroft School, Stanborough School, Monk's Walk 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 AL8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in AL8 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.