Howe Dell Primary School is a primary school in Hatfield, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Howe Dell Primary School currently has around 439 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 27.3%. african pupils make up about 20.7% , followed by indian at 10.9%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Runway, Hatfield, AL10 9AH |
| Website: | www.howedell.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01707263291 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Tracy Prickett |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117220 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 460 |
| Number of Pupils: | 439 |
| Number of Boys: | 227 |
| Number of Girls: | 212 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 27.30% | 120 |
| African | 20.70% | 91 |
| Indian | 10.90% | 48 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 43 |
| Other Asian | 6.20% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 22 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 12 |
| Other Black | 2.70% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 8 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,557 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howe Dell Primary School The Runway , AL10 9AH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Lanes Primary School Green Lanes , AL10 9JY | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Infants' School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoyne Cecil Junior School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birchwood Avenue Primary School Birchwood Avenue , AL10 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,834 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NL | 4out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | 3out of 4 | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Onslow St Audrey's School Old Rectory Drive , AL10 8AB | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hertfordshire Hatfield Campus , College Lane AL10 9AB | - not rated | 1,779 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield School Woods Avenue , AL10 8NN | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Links Hatfield Academy Travellers Lane , AL10 8TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,605 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.