Creswick Primary & Nursery School

URN: 117229 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 4FL

Overview

Name
Creswick Primary & Nursery School
URN
117229
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
46.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
R Lock (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City AL7 4FL

Summary

Creswick Primary & Nursery School is a mixed community school located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 404 pupils and a capacity of 459. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where children are at the heart of all activities. The ethos of Creswick Academy is encapsulated in its vision of developing "Confident Learners for Life," which is underpinned by six core values: motivation, perseverance, challenge, kindness, independence, and respect.

The curriculum at Creswick is designed to provide a balanced combination of knowledge and skills across discrete subjects, ensuring that learning is clear and sequential. The school employs a long-term planning approach to build on prior knowledge and prepare students for future learning. Enrichment activities and knowledge organisers are integral to the curriculum, helping to engage students and support their understanding.

Creswick Academy also prioritises transparency and effective resource management to enhance pupil outcomes. The school actively encourages community involvement and values parental feedback, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that supports the educational journey of each child.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
459
Pupils
404
Boys
215
Girls
189
FSM %
27.00
Open date
1900-01-01
Close date
2024-08-31
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 404 215 189 459 27.00
2024-09-11 404 215 189 459 27.00
2023-09-11 430 228 202 459 22.60
2022-09-11 430 228 202 459 22.60
2021-09-11 435 223 212 459 20.90
2020-09-11 443 221 222 480 13.80

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