Holwell Primary School
URN: 117175 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 3RP
Overview
- Name
- Holwell Primary School
- URN
- 117175
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S French (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707323716
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3RP
Summary
Holwell Primary School, located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a community school catering to 406 pupils within a capacity of 420. The school promotes a mixed-gender environment and is committed to providing a high-quality education that fosters respect, independence, cooperation, resilience, aspiration, and courage among its students. Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss S.G. French, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where every child feels confident and valued.
The curriculum at Holwell is designed to be broad and engaging, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their full potential. Emphasising high aspirations, the school integrates life skills and cultural experiences to prepare students for future educational stages and community involvement. The RICRAC characteristics embedded in the curriculum help cultivate essential attitudes and skills that are transferable throughout their learning journey.
Holwell Primary School also prioritises the importance of reading and vocabulary development, recognising these as vital tools for lifelong learning. By addressing local social and economic challenges, the school strives to enrich pupils' cultural awareness and personal development, ensuring they are well-equipped for life beyond the classroom.
The curriculum at Holwell is designed to be broad and engaging, ensuring that all pupils can achieve their full potential. Emphasising high aspirations, the school integrates life skills and cultural experiences to prepare students for future educational stages and community involvement. The RICRAC characteristics embedded in the curriculum help cultivate essential attitudes and skills that are transferable throughout their learning journey.
Holwell Primary School also prioritises the importance of reading and vocabulary development, recognising these as vital tools for lifelong learning. By addressing local social and economic challenges, the school strives to enrich pupils' cultural awareness and personal development, ensuring they are well-equipped for life beyond the classroom.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Assess Plan Do Review (sen)
- Accessibility Plan (sen)
- Communication and Autism (sen)
- Helpful Links (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Specific Literacy Difficulties (sen)
- Speech and Language (sen)
- Your SEND Journey at Holwell (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Applecroft School (70.2)
- Applecroft School (66.1)
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School (65.5)
- Templewood Primary School (62.2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 406
- Boys
- 215
- Girls
- 191
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 406 | 215 | 191 | 420 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 408 | 216 | 192 | 420 | 33.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 398 | 210 | 188 | 420 | 32.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 398 | 210 | 188 | 420 | 32.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 389 | 204 | 185 | 420 | 28.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 363 | 189 | 174 | 420 | 24.80 |
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