Schools in Welwyn Garden City, East of England (2025)
19 schools · 7,741 students · 10 academy, 9 local authority · median Pupils on roll 240.
Welwyn Garden City, in East of England, has 19 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 7,741 students. By level there are 16 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 10 academy, 9 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Welwyn Garden City's schools is 240, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
19 of the 19 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Applecroft School (86.1, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Panshanger Primary School (79.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School (73.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Monk's Walk School (1,440 students), Stanborough School (1,287 students), Ridgeway Academy (875 students).
Ranked schools in Welwyn Garden City
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 186Applecroft SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 279Panshanger Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 240 students
- 373Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 418 students
- 473Monk's Walk SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Secondary50.8 Attainment 8 · 1,440 students
- 572Our Lady Catholic Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 669Peartree Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 184 students
- 768Stanborough SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,287 students
- 865Holwell Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 397 students
- 963The Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary– · 211 students
- 1063Commonswood Primary & Nursery SchoolWELWYN GARDEN CITY · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 1156St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, LemsfordWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 102 students
- 1256Watchlytes Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 158 students
- 1351Homerswood Primary and Nursery SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 218 students
- 1447Templewood Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 1544Springmead Primary SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 248 students
- 1642Waterside AcademyWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 166 students
- 1723Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolWelwyn Garden City · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 179 students
- 1821Ridgeway AcademyWelwyn Garden City · Academy Secondary35.7 Attainment 8 · 875 students
- 1915Creswick AcademyWelwyn Garden City · Academy Primary40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 325 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applecroft School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86.1 Top 10% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 2 | Panshanger Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 79.0 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 240 |
| 3 | Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 73.2 Top 25% | 80% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 418 |
| 4 | Monk's Walk School Welwyn Garden City · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 72.8 Top 25% | 50.8 Attainment 8 | 1,440 |
| 5 | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 71.7 Top 25% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 6 | Peartree Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 69.0 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 7 | Stanborough School Welwyn Garden City · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 67.6 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,287 |
| 8 | Holwell Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 64.7 Top 50% | 77% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 397 |
| 9 | The Holy Family Catholic Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 63.4 Top 50% | – | 211 |
| 10 | Commonswood Primary & Nursery School WELWYN GARDEN CITY · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 62.7 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 11 | St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, Lemsford Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 56.0 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 102 |
| 12 | Watchlytes Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 55.6 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 158 |
| 13 | Homerswood Primary and Nursery School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 50.6 Top 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 218 |
| 14 | Templewood Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 47.0 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 15 | Springmead Primary School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 44.2 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 16 | Waterside Academy Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 42.0 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 166 |
| 17 | Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 23.4 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 179 |
| 18 | Ridgeway Academy Welwyn Garden City · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 21.1 Lower 50% | 35.7 Attainment 8 | 875 |
| 19 | Creswick Academy Welwyn Garden City · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 15.0 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 325 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Welwyn Garden City side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Welwyn Garden City?
Applecroft School is the highest-ranked school in Welwyn Garden City with a Success Index (England) of 86.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Welwyn Garden City?
Welwyn Garden City has 19 schools (16 primary, 3 secondary) educating 7,741 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Welwyn Garden City?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Welwyn Garden City is 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.