All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth, Datchworth
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Datchworth. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 183rd-highest of the 340 schools in Hertfordshire with published results, and 6,591st of 14,452 across England. It was 62% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hertfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 89% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth as their first choice and 61 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth are St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 91% reading, 86% maths); Knebworth Primary and Nursery School (0.9 miles, Good, 83% reading, 72% maths); Oaklands Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths); and Shephalbury Park Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 52% maths).
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary SchoolKnebworth Primary and Nursery SchoolOaklands Primary SchoolShephalbury Park Primary School
Who goes there
10.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (91%) and Mixed (5%).
Staffing
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Knebworth Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
Suspensions and exclusions
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
This is an inclusive nurturing school, where pupils are safe, happy and thrive. Pupils across the school are curious and enthusiastic learners. The curriculum supports pupils to learn to read, write and master mathematics. They love learning here, supported by dedicated staff and a strong community.
Pupils behave exceptionally well. They listen attentively and are polite and respectful towards adults and each other. Older pupils support younger children through their roles as play leaders. They support them during breaktimes. Pupils particularly enjoy collaborating on curriculum projects with pupils in different key stages. This creates strong relationships between pupils across the school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Overall, the school's curriculum helps pupils learn the essential skills and knowledge they need in most areas of the curriculum. In particular, the school is ensuring that pupils achieve well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Teachers employ effective strategies to help pupils build on their prior learning. In subjects like science and art, for example, pupils can confidently articulate their understanding over time, sharing important knowledge.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
10.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 89% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 89% to 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
21.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth.
- Rising Stars Wrap Around ClubsAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Hertfordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
You apply to the council where you live. All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth is in Hertfordshire; for families living there:
- Hertfordshire's school travel policy: Read the home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
128 pupils
207 places
79 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
14,776
Applications
12,543
Got 1st preference
89.1%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
22
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
23.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
120
Total Pupils
67
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
10.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,469
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,967
Per pupil
£811k
Total funding
£15k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
6.6%
Persistent absence
122
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth
What are SATs results like at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
Of the pupils at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth's Ofsted rating?
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
No fixed boundary. When All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth is oversubscribed, Hertfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth was not full in 2025: it ran at 62% of its 207 places.
How big are the classes at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
Classes at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth average 20.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth has around 120 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
3.3% of sessions were missed at All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth in 2024/25. 6.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
Apply through Hertfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth?
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth is at 25 Hollybush Lane, Datchworth, Datchworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6RE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)