Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School
Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School is a primary school (Community school), ages 3–11, in Welwyn Garden City, AL7, run by Hertfordshire council. It has 418 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 June 2025): Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 2 areas, Good in 3 areas — inspected 24 June 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 80 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 13 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 56 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 418 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 28.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 19.91% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.55% | 2024/25 |
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