Howe Dell Primary School, Hatfield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Howe Dell provides an ambitious, broad education where all pupils feel valued and supported to succeed. The school excels at including pupils with additional needs, removing barriers so they can fully participate in lessons. Teachers explain new content clearly and use assessment precisely to help pupils progress, while the school enriches learning through trips, clubs and community connections.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs - staff remove barriers so all pupils access lessons without restriction and thrive
- High-quality early reading teaching with phonics aligned to pupils' knowledge, helping them build confidence quickly
- Strong inclusive learning from Nursery onwards with sharp focus on communication and language development
- Positive pupil behaviour and respectful relationships between staff and pupils throughout the school
- Broad curriculum offering trips, clubs, expert visitors and opportunities for pupils to make a positive difference through the children's council
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not receive sufficient practice in their work tasks to help new knowledge stick, affecting their confidence to recall and apply knowledge in new contexts
- Teachers need consistently strong teaching methods to ensure all pupils get the right amount of practice to remember what they learn
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with clear focus on helping pupils keep themselves safe including online safety guidance.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, clubs, wraparound breakfast and after-school clubs, holiday playschemes, children's council, expert visitor sessions
Howe Dell Primary School is a Good primary school where pupils embody shared values of kindness, growth and respect, feel safe and happy, and achieve well across a broad and ambitious curriculum.
At a Glance
15.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
219 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has improved from 70% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
428 pupils
460 capacity
32 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hatfield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hatfield
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.48353%
Overall absence
10.20942%
Persistent absence
382
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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