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St Paul's Walden Primary School
Goodgraded 19/03/2024Ages 4–1166 pupils
St Paul's Walden Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hitchin, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 66 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/03/2024, St Paul's Walden Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Hitchin can view St Paul's Walden Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)38%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score105
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score99
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake27.0%
Free school meals27.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language4.1%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled63%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.9%
Attendance94.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher13.4
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence12.9%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hitchin
All schools in Hitchin →Kimpton Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 miPreston Primary SchoolGood · 2.1 miEast Hall School1.5 miBreachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolGood · 1.8 miCodicote Church of England Primary School2.9 mi
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