Is Birchwood Avenue Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 6 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 265th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Birchwood Avenue Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at Birchwood Avenue Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Birchwood Avenue Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Birchwood Avenue Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Birchwood Avenue Primary School

Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0PS

Local ranking265th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

5-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 45.0%
Maths (Expected): 59.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 66.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 99.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 205
Boys: 110 (54%)
Girls: 92 (46%)
Capacity: 210 (96% full)
SEND: 29.8%
FSM Eligible: 34.1%
EAL: 40.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.3%
SEN Support: 23.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Budget per Pupil: £8,221/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.6%
Black African: 15.8%
White Other: 14.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.0%
Mixed Other: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 3.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%

43.6%

White British

15.8%

Black African

14.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01707262503

head@birchwoodavenue.herts.sch.uk

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Birchwood Avenue

Hatfield, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 132105
UKPRN: 10069459
Establishment No.: 2007

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