Best 3 Primary schools in Welwyn – comparison

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Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (Primary) in Welwyn; Oaklands Primary School (Primary) in Welwyn; St John's CofE Primary School (Primary) in Welwyn — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Oaklands Primary School and St John's CofE Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school and community school type located around Welwyn, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School), published Oct 2013. The lowest is 2 (Oaklands Primary School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Oaklands Primary School (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 300, combined total ≈ 850, typical FSM 5–10%, range 5–10%–10–15%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School AL6 9DJ	Oaklands Primary School AL6 0PX	St John's CofE Primary School AL6 0BX
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Community school	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 9DJ	Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0PX	Welwyn Hertfordshire AL6 0BX
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Oct 2013	2 21 Sep 2023	2 11 Sep 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	432	210	235
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.welwynst-marys.herts.sch.uk	www.oaklands.herts.sch.uk	www.digswell.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01438714169	01438715278	01438714283
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

AL6 9DJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 9DJ
Ofsted: 1 10 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.welwynst-marys.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438714169

Oaklands Primary School

AL6 0PX

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 0PX
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.oaklands.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438715278

St John's CofE Primary School

AL6 0BX

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL6 0BX
Ofsted: 2 11 Sep 2013
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.digswell.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01438714283

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.