Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

URN: 133488 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JP

Overview

Name
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
URN
133488
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
46.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Berry (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01707339079
Website
Visit
Address
Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City AL7 3JP

Summary

Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School, located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, is a community school that caters to a mixed-gender population of 422 pupils, with a capacity of 450. The school emphasizes a strong ethos of kindness, respect, and ambition, aiming to instil these values in students through its curriculum and daily interactions. The staff are dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment.

The curriculum at Swallow Dell is designed to ensure that all children progress effectively in their learning. It is structured to accommodate different learning paces and includes a small steps approach that aligns with the Multi-Store Theory of Memory. This method helps students transfer knowledge from short-term to long-term memory, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Swallow Dell is committed to continuous improvement, as evidenced by its recent Ofsted inspection in June 2025. The school actively engages with the community and prospective parents through open days and events, ensuring that families are well-informed and involved in their children's education. For more information, visit their website at http://www.swallowdell.herts.sch.uk.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
450
Pupils
422
Boys
205
Girls
217
FSM %
28.50
Open date
2002-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 422 205 217 450 28.50
2024-09-11 419 197 222 450 31.60
2023-09-11 428 203 225 450 32.60
2022-09-11 428 203 225 450 32.60
2021-09-11 437 207 230 450 29.20
2020-09-11 440 212 228 450 24.60

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