Applecroft School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Applecroft Road Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6JZ |
| Phone | 01707323758 |
| Reference Number | 137943 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 452 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.57%
Girls: 52.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 10.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 33 | 59 |
| 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
| 4 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 5 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 6 | 25 | 35 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.8% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Indian | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-25 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Applecroft School | ||
| 2008-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-04-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2008-12-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-04-03 | 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 | 103 | 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 | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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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 |
0.64 miles |
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Peartree Primary School
Peartree Primary School, Peartree Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3XW |
0.84 miles |
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Woodhall Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3TF |
0.88 miles |
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Templewood Primary School
Pentley Park, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7SD |
0.95 miles |
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Creswick Academy
Sir John Newsom Way, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4FL |
0.98 miles |
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Ludwick Nursery School
Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 3RP |
0.99 miles |
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Holwell Primary School
Holwell Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3RP |
1.04 miles |
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Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Blackthorn Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 3JP |
1.41 miles |
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Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Kirklands, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7RF |
1.48 miles |
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Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School
Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7AG |
1.51 miles |
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Panshanger Primary School
Daniells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1QY |
1.57 miles |
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Green Lanes Primary School
Green Lanes, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9JY |
1.63 miles |
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The Ryde School
Pleasant Rise, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5DR |
1.74 miles |
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Waterside Academy
Rowans, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1NZ |
1.85 miles |
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The Holy Family Catholic Primary School
Crookhams, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1PG |
1.85 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Hertford Road, Digswell, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0BX |
1.91 miles |
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Watchlytes Primary School
Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ |
1.91 miles |
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Birchwood Avenue Primary School
Birchwood Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 0PS |
1.96 miles |
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Commonswood Primary & Nursery School
The Commons, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 4RU |
1.97 miles |
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Tenterfield Nursery School
London Road, Welwyn, AL6 9JF |
2.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lakeside School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YN |
0.44 miles |
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Stanborough School
Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6YR |
0.5 miles |
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Monk's Walk School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NL |
1.57 miles |
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Ridgeway Academy
Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AF |
1.71 miles |
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Knightsfield School
Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 7LW |
1.74 miles |
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Sherrardswood School
Lockleys, Welwyn, AL6 0BJ |
2.19 miles |
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Onslow St Audrey's School
Old Rectory Drive, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8AB |
2.58 miles |
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Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NL |
2.69 miles |
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Oaklands College
Oaklands Campus, Hatfield Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0JA |
4.19 miles |
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Sandringham School
The Ridgeway, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 9NX |
4.25 miles |
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Beaumont School
Austen Way, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0XB |
4.53 miles |
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Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School
Colney Heath Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0TT |
4.59 miles |
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The Sele School
Welwyn Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG |
4.93 miles |