Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birchwood Avenue Primary School is a primary school in Hatfield for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 10th of 11 primary schools in Hatfield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 27 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 June 2023
Pupils consider school to be their 'happy place'. Pupils are clear that if they have any problems or concerns, they can share these with staff. They appreciate the time and effort staff put into helping them. Pupils say bullying is rare. Adults deal with it fairly and thoroughly, if it should occur. Pupils' positive relationships with each other, and adults in school help them to feel safe. Pupils are proud of their inclusive and diverse school. They understand that everyone is different and they embrace this positively. Pupils are kind and supportive and help one another to learn. Pupils learn well in lessons because teachers explain things clearly and give them appropriate tasks. Pupils learn a rich and varied curriculum. Leaders have high expectations of them. Pupils take part in a range of activities that develop their confidence and understanding of how to be healthy and safe. For example, they 'eat to defeat' their vegetables to encourage healthy eating. Pupils also have the opportunity to attend a variety of after-school clubs, such as running club and football club. A range of trips give rich experiences and support learning in class.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not have the precise the subject knowledge to teach all aspects of the revised curriculum confidently and well. As a result of this, some pupils do not build some important knowledge or develop understanding of more complex ideas in some subjects. Leaders should provide teachers with the training and support they require so that they teach all areas of the curriculum effectively.
- The curriculum in the early years does not equip pupils with all of the subject- specific knowledge they need for Year 1. This means that pupils are not as ready as they could be to learn the content in foundation subjects in Year 1. Leaders should ensure that the early years curriculum contains all of the specific knowledge that pupils need to know before they start Year 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
202 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Birchwood Avenue Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countess Anne Church of England School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
| Green Lanes Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| The Ryde School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Hatfield Community Free School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Emma Hall
- Phone
- 01707262503
- Address
- Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 0PS
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 132105
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.