Oaklands Primary School
About Oaklands Primary School
Oaklands Primary School in Welwyn Hatfield sits comfortably above the local authority average when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. Across Hertfordshire, the average proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 64%, but at Oaklands that figure climbs to 73%. That places the school 88th out of 401 primary schools in the county, putting it in the top quarter nationally. The school’s overall ranking score of 73 reflects solid, consistent performance rather than headline-grabbing extremes. For parents comparing options locally, Oaklands offers a clear step up from the typical Hertfordshire primary, without the intense pressure that can sometimes accompany the very highest-performing schools.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: oaklands.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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