De Havilland Primary School, Hatfield

In its own words: "At De Havilland, everyone has the right to be safe, to learn and to be respected. We pride ourselves on knowing our children; knowing them as unique individuals and how they best develop as learners. We understand the community they live in and the challenges they face as they grow in an ever changing world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our school is a vibrant learning community dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where each child feels valued and empowered to grow. We strive to achieve not only academic excellence but also the development of character, creativity, and curiosity."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, multi-sports, karate and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at De Havilland Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 64% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put De Havilland Primary School as their first choice and 89 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to De Havilland Primary School are Oak View Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 72% maths); St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 67% maths); Hatfield Community Free School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 80% reading, 75% maths); and St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 63% maths).

De Havilland Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

De Havilland Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Danes Educational Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 47.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (41%), Black (13%) and Asian (13%).

The nearest railway station is Welham Green Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cooks Way (opposite), 70 metres away.

In 2024/25, De Havilland Primary School issued 21 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to De Havilland Primary School are Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (0.7 miles) and Onslow St Audrey's School (0.8 miles).