Welwyn primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 26% achieve the higher standard, more than triple the England average of 8%. St John's CofE Primary School, Welwyn, Oaklands Primary School, Welwyn, and Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School are the highest-performing options in this close-knit Hertfordshire village. While 75% of local schools are rated Good or Outstanding, families benefit from small school settings with strong community ties and exceptional results in both reading, writing and maths, and science, where 88% meet expected standards compared to 62% nationally. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St John's CofE Primary School, Welwyn | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Oaklands Primary School, Welwyn | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Tewin Cowper Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Sherrardswood School | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Mixed | None | 6.4/10Developing |
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
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