Located in Welwyn Garden City, Blackthorn Junior School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Blackthorn Junior School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3JP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs S Jennings |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117173 |
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwick Nursery School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 4out of 4 | 763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorn Junior School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thumbswood Infant School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Blackthorn Road , AL7 3JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holwell Primary School Holwell Road , AL7 3RP | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Panshanger Primary School Daniells , AL7 1QY | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Academy Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Frederic Osborn School Herns Lane , AL7 2AF | - not rated | 994 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Newsom School Oaken Grove , AL7 4TP | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YR | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hyde School Holwell Hyde , Cole Green Lane AL7 3DH | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| James Marks Academy The Commons , AL7 4RZ | - not rated | 1,480 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside School Lemsford Lane , AL8 6YN | 4out of 4 | 2,835 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.