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Panshanger Primary School

Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1QYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3097 of 13,686 nationally

About Panshanger Primary School

Parents considering Panshanger Primary School will find strong signals that the school is well-regarded locally. The school is significantly oversubscribed, with 111 applications for just 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3. 7 to one. Of those 111 applications, 35 were first-preference choices, and 29 first-preference offers were made, indicating that while competition is high, a first-preference application gives a very strong chance of success. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Ben Longland. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, the latest of which took place in March 2023. With 238 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, the school is operating very close to full, which further underlines its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDaniells, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Hatfield, AL7 1QY
HeadteacherBen Longland
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils238
Free School Meals (FSM)8.9%
School Capacity238 / 240 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Mar 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, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Panshanger Primary School

Panshanger 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.