Hatfield Community Free School
URN: 138201 • Hatfield AL10 8ES
Overview
- Name
- Hatfield Community Free School
- URN
- 138201
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HATFIELD COMMUNITY FREE SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Hobson (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01707276018
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Briars Lane, Hatfield AL10 8ES
Summary
Hatfield Community Free School (HCFS) is a mixed primary free school located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, accommodating 418 pupils with a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to nurturing the individual talents and personalities of each child, fostering an environment where every student feels respected and valued. HCFS aims to inspire, enrich, and nurture its pupils, ensuring they reach their full potential both academically and personally.
The school operates on a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of resilient and respectful citizens. HCFS provides a broad and balanced curriculum, supported by a commitment to listening to the views of students and parents alike. The school day runs from 8:25 am to 3:05 pm, with wrap-around care available for families needing additional support.
HCFS places great importance on community values, promoting inclusivity and respect for all cultures and beliefs. The school employs the Thrive® Approach to help children navigate emotional challenges, ensuring they are well-prepared for future life experiences. For more information, visit their website at www.hcfs.org.uk.
The school operates on a holistic approach to education, emphasizing the development of resilient and respectful citizens. HCFS provides a broad and balanced curriculum, supported by a commitment to listening to the views of students and parents alike. The school day runs from 8:25 am to 3:05 pm, with wrap-around care available for families needing additional support.
HCFS places great importance on community values, promoting inclusivity and respect for all cultures and beliefs. The school employs the Thrive® Approach to help children navigate emotional challenges, ensuring they are well-prepared for future life experiences. For more information, visit their website at www.hcfs.org.uk.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- HATFIELD COMMUNITY FREE SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 418
- Boys
- 217
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 22.50
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-05-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 418 | 217 | 201 | 420 | 22.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 418 | 218 | 200 | 420 | 23.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 412 | 214 | 198 | 420 | 24.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 412 | 214 | 198 | 420 | 24.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 407 | 212 | 195 | 420 | 22.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 418 | 213 | 205 | 420 | 18.20 |
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