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Howe Dell Primary School
Ages 3–11439 pupils
Howe Dell Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hatfield, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 439 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Hatfield can view Howe Dell Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hatfield (AL10 9AH), Howe Dell Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)63%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)10%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score106
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score105
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake15.0%
Free school meals15.0%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language39.3%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.8%
Attendance95.8%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.0
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence8.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hatfield
All schools in Hatfield →University of Hertfordshire1.0 miGreen Lanes Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miHatfield Community Free School0.9 miBirchwood Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.9 miBirchwood Avenue Primary SchoolGood · 0.9 miBishop's Hatfield Girls' SchoolOutstanding · 1.0 mi
See the full area report for AL10 9AH →