St Paul's Walden Primary School
URN: 117144 • Hitchin SG4 8HX
Overview
- Name
- St Paul's Walden Primary School
- URN
- 117144
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Carolina Davey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01438871241
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bendish Lane, Hitchin SG4 8HX
Summary
St Paul's Walden Primary School is a community school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils from Reception to Year 6. With a current enrollment of 66 students and a capacity of 105, the school emphasizes a nurturing environment that fosters positive relationships and resilience among its learners. The school motto, "Growing and learning together," reflects its commitment to developing confident and enthusiastic children who care for one another.
The school offers four classes, alongside a nursery for children aged two to school age. Facilities include a Learning Hub with a library and children's kitchen, as well as extensive outdoor grounds featuring a large field, football pitch, and a wildlife pond. St Paul's Walden prioritizes inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with special educational needs and ensuring that all children have access to diverse learning opportunities.
Parental involvement is encouraged through initiatives such as the Ofsted Parent View portal, and the school maintains strong communication with families. The focus on high expectations for behaviour and learning, alongside a commitment to children's wellbeing, underpins the school's ethos and community spirit.
The school offers four classes, alongside a nursery for children aged two to school age. Facilities include a Learning Hub with a library and children's kitchen, as well as extensive outdoor grounds featuring a large field, football pitch, and a wildlife pond. St Paul's Walden prioritizes inclusivity, providing tailored support for students with special educational needs and ensuring that all children have access to diverse learning opportunities.
Parental involvement is encouraged through initiatives such as the Ofsted Parent View portal, and the school maintains strong communication with families. The focus on high expectations for behaviour and learning, alongside a commitment to children's wellbeing, underpins the school's ethos and community spirit.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Absence Notification (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- 21.07.25.pdf (download)
- School Aims (other)
- School Priorities (other)
- Home (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 105
- Pupils
- 66
- Boys
- 42
- Girls
- 24
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 66 | 42 | 24 | 105 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 70 | 48 | 22 | 105 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 51 | 28 | 105 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 51 | 28 | 105 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 84 | 53 | 31 | 105 | 7.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 96 | 56 | 40 | 105 | 2.10 |
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