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Hatfield Community Free School
Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.7 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 71% recommending the school, indicating a generally positive environment, though there is room for improvement in communication and engagement. The school's KS2 higher standard achievement is lower at 10%, suggesting that while many students meet expectations, fewer reach the highest levels.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality 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%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (42 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
My child is happy
83%
School has high expectations
79%
I'd recommend this school
71%
School supports development
69%
Behaviour is good
67%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British31.6%
Asian Indian17.0%
White Other14.4%
Black African9.1%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Asian Other4.1%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
traveller_irish0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.75911, -0.22892 · AL10 8ES
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138201
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.hcfs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hatfield Community Free School rated by Ofsted?
Hatfield Community Free School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Hatfield Community Free School a good school?
Hatfield Community Free School scores 38.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Hatfield Community Free School?
Based on 42 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hatfield Community Free School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
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