Holwell Primary School
Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Holwell Primary School is a primary school in Welwyn Garden City for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 5th of 15 primary schools in Welwyn Garden City. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 January 2023, report published 19 March 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 25 January 2023
Holwell Primary is an inclusive, warm, caring school. Pupils' welfare and education are at its heart. Each morning, leaders welcome pupils with a warm bagel and a smile. Leaders are determined for all pupils to be the best they can be. Pupils are encouraged to flourish and achieve as a result of a culture where expectations are high. There are harmonious relationships between all pupils and staff. These are seen during the 'chatty reader' sessions and at breaks and lunchtimes. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils show good conduct and respectful attitudes. They talk about their learning with pride. Support for pupils' well-being through a range of enrichment opportunities helps them to thrive. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. The RICRAC values (respect, independence, cooperation, resilience, aspiration, courage) underpin the curriculum. These help pupils develop positive attitudes towards their learning. RICRAC tokens are a strong motivation for pupils. They strive to show these values at all times. Bullying is rare and, if needed, leaders take robust and sensitive action. Pupils and parents trust staff to deal with any worries quickly.
What the school should improve
- Older pupils, and those who are no longer at the early stages of reading, do not have their reading fluency checked as frequently and rigorously as those at the early stages of reading. This means they sometimes choose books that do not closely match their ability. This affects their understanding. Leaders should ensure that there are systems in place to check that the books pupils are choosing are closely matched to their reading ability.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
56 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
397 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Holwell Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peartree Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 70% met the expected standard |
| Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Creswick Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 40% met the expected standard |
| Panshanger Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% 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 S French
- Phone
- 01707323716
- Address
- Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117175
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.