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Holwell Primary School
Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
68.2 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
406
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 77% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a LocaleIQ score of 68.2, indicating it performs better than 68% of schools. However, only 9% of pupils achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 25 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.1%
White Other13.8%
Black African5.7%
Black Other3.0%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.79400, -0.19478 · AL7 3RP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117175
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.holwell.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Holwell Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Holwell Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 January 2023.
Is Holwell Primary School a good school?
Holwell Primary School scores 68.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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