Applecroft School
URN: 137943 • Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ
Overview
- Name
- Applecroft School
- URN
- 137943
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- APPLECROFT SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Withe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707323758
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6JZ
Summary
Applecroft School is a primary academy located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 452 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 450. The school prides itself on nurturing the 'whole child', focusing on both personal development and academic progress. This approach is reflected in their mission statement: "Nurturing Potential, Inspiring Minds, Changing Lives," which emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Applecroft is designed to foster a love of learning and develop essential life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience. The school implements 'The Leader in Me' programme to cultivate leadership skills from an early age, alongside a comprehensive PSHE curriculum. Applecroft also encourages community involvement through pupil-led initiatives, reinforcing the importance of social responsibility.
With a strong emphasis on kindness, respect, and determination, Applecroft School aims to create a family-like atmosphere where every child is valued as an individual. The school community works collaboratively to ensure that each child can thrive and create lasting memories during their formative years.
The curriculum at Applecroft is designed to foster a love of learning and develop essential life skills such as problem-solving, teamwork, and resilience. The school implements 'The Leader in Me' programme to cultivate leadership skills from an early age, alongside a comprehensive PSHE curriculum. Applecroft also encourages community involvement through pupil-led initiatives, reinforcing the importance of social responsibility.
With a strong emphasis on kindness, respect, and determination, Applecroft School aims to create a family-like atmosphere where every child is valued as an individual. The school community works collaboratively to ensure that each child can thrive and create lasting memories during their formative years.
Useful links
- Annual Accounts and Governors Reports (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Governance (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- March 2024 (download)
- February 2024 (download)
- January 2024 (download)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Applecroft School (70.2)
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School (65.5)
- Templewood Primary School (62.2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (61.2)
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School (60.6)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- APPLECROFT SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 452
- Boys
- 223
- Girls
- 229
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 452 | 223 | 229 | 450 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 215 | 237 | 450 | 10.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 447 | 213 | 234 | 450 | 10.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 447 | 213 | 234 | 450 | 10.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 212 | 242 | 450 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 452 | 210 | 242 | 450 | 7.20 |
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