Peartree Primary School

About Peartree Primary School

Of the 62 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 77% said they would recommend Peartree Primary School to other families. That's a solid endorsement, though it's worth noting that 23% said they wouldn't. The school is clearly popular: for 2025/26 reception places, it received 71 applications for just 26 spots, an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. Only 13 of those 71 applicants put Peartree as their first preference, and all 13 were offered a place. The school is led by headteacher Megan Hardy and currently has 187 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, so there's room to grow. Parents gave particularly strong scores on happiness and safety: 87% either agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 85% felt their child is safe. Communication also scored well, with 97% agreeing the school keeps them informed about what their child will learn.

Academically, Peartree performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Hertfordshire local authority average of 64%. That puts the school 4th out of 34 primary schools in Welwyn Hatfield, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Reading was a particular strength: the average scaled score was 109, with 56% of pupils achieving the higher standard. Maths averaged 106, with 30% reaching the higher threshold. Writing was slightly lower, with 22% hitting the higher standard. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in April 2025, confirmed that standards are being maintained at Good, with leadership and management, early years provision and overall effectiveness all rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2016 had already awarded Good, so the school has held that rating consistently.

The school offers a good range of facilities for a primary of its size, including a gymnasium, sensory room, art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, forest school and even a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, athletics, netball, dance, football and cricket, while clubs include drama, choir, chess, science club and gardening. SEND support is well-documented, with provisions for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. 35% of responding parents said their child has SEND, and 64% of those agreed the school provides the support needed. With 36.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It's a non-religious, mixed state primary for ages 5 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form. Given its strong results and high demand, this is a school that suits families who prioritise academic attainment and want a well-resourced local option in Welwyn Hatfield.

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