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Oaklands Primary School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 0PXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3203 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGreat North Road, Welwyn, Welwyn Hatfield, AL6 0PX
HeadteacherThomas Hassan
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils190
Free School Meals (FSM)5.8%
School Capacity190 / 210 (90% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About Oaklands Primary School

Oaklands Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.