Best Primary Schools in Welwyn
5 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Welwyn, 5 primary schools (45.5% of 11 in the area) educate a total of 1,457 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.78.
- 100.0% of primary schools in Welwyn are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding and 3 Good out of 4 inspected schools.
- Welwyn's primary schools have 6.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 6.9% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- Primary schools in Welwyn have a persistent absence rate of 11.8%, with 59.6% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2 and spending per pupil of £6,649.
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Age Range
Religious Character
Admissions
Provisions & SEN
Sherrardswood School
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19
Oaklands Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
St John's CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Good
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
Frequently Asked Questions
How many primary schools are in Welwyn?
There are 5 primary schools in Welwyn, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Welwyn?
Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked primary schools in Welwyn include Sherrardswood School, Oaklands Primary School, and St John's CofE Primary School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.
How many Ofsted Outstanding primary schools are in Welwyn?
Welwyn has 1 primary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 3 are rated Good, meaning 100% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.
How are primary schools in Welwyn ranked on Eduscope?
Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.
How do primary schools in Welwyn perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Welwyn, 60% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Welwyn primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Welwyn is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Welwyn?
When choosing a primary school in Welwyn, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 5 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Welwyn | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,649 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.