Applecroft School
Applecroft School is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Welwyn Garden City, AL8, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 454 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 November 2023): Good. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 28 November 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 78 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 20 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 59 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 454 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 15% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.62% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.43% | 2024/25 |
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