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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green
Dellsome Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7NE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
157
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 88%, this primary school demonstrates strong community support despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." Academic performance shows that 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above the national average, although none achieve the higher standard. Limited published data suggests areas for growth, particularly in advanced academic achievement.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★3.8
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
90%
Behaviour is good
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School has high expectations
88%
My child makes good progress
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
78%
School keeps me informed
75%
Progress is communicated
75%
School supports development
65%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.3%
Black African18.5%
Gypsy/Roma8.3%
White Other7.6%
Asian Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.2%
traveller_irish2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.73581, -0.22278 · AL9 7NE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117497
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.stmarys565.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green a good school?
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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