Schools in Welwyn Hatfield
Welwyn Hatfield has 49 schools: 40 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 94% of the 34 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School has the highest Attainment 8 score (51.9 in 2025). Among primary schools, Cuffley School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (83% in 2025).
- 52 schools
- 9 secondary
- 40 primary
Secondary Schools in Welwyn Hatfield
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School | Outstanding | 51.9 (2025) | +0.38 (2024) | 942 |
| 2 | Monk's Walk School | Good | 50.8 (2025) | +0.24 (2024) | 1,440 |
| 3 | Stanborough School | Good | 47.9 (2025) | +0.18 (2024) | 1,287 |
| 4 | Chancellor's School | – | 47.6 (2025) | +0.35 (2024) | 1,241 |
| 5 | Onslow St Audrey's School | Good | 36.6 (2025) | -0.36 (2024) | 787 |
| 6 | Ridgeway Academy | – | 35.7 (2025) | -0.47 (2024) | 875 |
| 7 | Knightsfield School | Outstanding | 17.7 (2025) | -0.22 (2024) | 65 |
| 8 | James Marks Academy | Strong standard | – | – | 62 |
| 9 | Lakeside School | Outstanding | – | – | 115 |
Primary Schools in Welwyn Hatfield
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.