Howe Dell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Runway Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AH |
| Phone | 01707263291 |
| Reference Number | 117220 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 454 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.44%
Girls: 49.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 2 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 3 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 4 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 5 | 36 | 25 | 61 |
| 6 | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 27.8% |
| African | 20.7% |
| White, Other | 11% |
| Indian | 10.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-09-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-01-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2007-09-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-10-06 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Green Lanes Primary School
Green Lanes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9JY |
0.8 miles |
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Birchwood Nursery School
Birchway, Hatfield, AL10 0PD |
0.89 miles |
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS |
0.9 miles |
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Hatfield Community Free School
Briars Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES |
0.94 miles |
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Southfield School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN |
1.1 miles |
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St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN |
1.13 miles |
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Countess Anne Church of England School
School Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AX |
1.21 miles |
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Oak View Primary and Nursery School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NW |
1.23 miles |
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De Havilland Primary School
Travellers Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8TQ |
1.51 miles |
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The Ryde School
Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR |
1.52 miles |
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Colney Heath Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
High Street, Colney Heath, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0NP |
1.93 miles |
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St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford
Lemsford Village, St John's C of E Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7TR |
2.07 miles |
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Sandridge School
Woodcock Hill, Sandridge, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9EB |
2.3 miles |
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Creswick Academy
Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL |
2.38 miles |
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Oakwood Primary School
Oakwood Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XA |
2.39 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green
Dellsome Lane, Welham Green, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7NE |
2.4 miles |
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Applecroft School
Applecroft Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6JZ |
2.41 miles |
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Skyswood Primary & Nursery School
Chandlers Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RS |
2.42 miles |
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St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Hazelmere Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9RW |
2.45 miles |
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3TF |
2.56 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL |
1.04 miles |
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Onslow St Audrey's School
Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB |
1.22 miles |
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Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR |
1.97 miles |
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Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA |
1.97 miles |
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Lakeside School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YN |
1.98 miles |
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT |
2.27 miles |
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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
2.4 miles |
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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
2.63 miles |
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Verulam School
Brampton Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 4PR |
3.09 miles |
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Samuel Ryder Academy
Drakes Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5AR |
3.39 miles |
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Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY |
3.66 miles |
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St Albans Girls' School
Sandridgebury Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 6DB |
3.66 miles |
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Loreto College
Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3RQ |
3.68 miles |
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St Albans High School for Girls
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3.75 miles |
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Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF |
3.76 miles |
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Chancellor's School
Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7BN |
3.85 miles |
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St Albans Independent College
69 London Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 1LN |
3.93 miles |
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Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL |
3.93 miles |
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Batchwood School
Townsend Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5RP |
4.01 miles |
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Knightsfield School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW |
4.11 miles |