St John's CofE Primary School, Welwyn

In its own words: "Vision statement: Finding the light in ourselves and each other (John 8:12) Our vision at St John’s is based on the Gospel according to John, chapter 8, verse 12. In this bible verse, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world."

From the headteacher's welcome: "St John's VA C of E Primary School is set in the heart of the village of Digswell. We believe in our 6 Christian values: love, Hope, Joy, Forgiveness, Faith and Goodness. Together with the family of staff who support St John's, we have developed the school to being a strong network, work collaboratively each and every day."

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St John's CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put St John's CofE Primary School as their first choice and 86 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to St John's CofE Primary School are Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School (0.5 miles, Good, 59% reading, 64% maths); Waterside Academy (0.5 miles, Good, 75% reading, 64% maths); The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles); and Homerswood Primary and Nursery School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 69% maths).

St John's CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (72%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 21 pupils (9.4%) received SEN support and 14 (6.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

St John's CofE Primary School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Welwyn North Rail Station, about 600 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St John's CofE Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 52 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

St John's CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St John's CofE Primary School are Monk's Walk School (1 mile) and Ridgeway Academy (1.2 miles).