De Havilland Primary School, based in Hatfield, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
De Havilland Primary School currently has around 444 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 34.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.3%. other white pupils make up about 17.3% , followed by african at 12.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Travellers Lane, Hatfield, AL10 8TQ |
| Website: | |
| Telephone: | 01707273542 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Bostock |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148040 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 444 |
| Number of Boys: | 217 |
| Number of Girls: | 227 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 42.30% | 188 |
| Other White | 17.30% | 77 |
| African | 12.40% | 55 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 18 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.10% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 3.20% | 14 |
| Indian | 2.90% | 13 |
| Pakistani | 2.70% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Nursery School Birchway , Crawford Road AL10 0PD | 4out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| De Havilland Primary School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Oaks Primary and Nursery School Travellers Lane , AL10 8TQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelgrove Primary School Hazel Grove , AL10 9DX | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Briars Primary and Nursery School Hazel Grove , AL10 9DX | - not rated | 796 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | 3out of 4 | 176 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.