Compare Countess Anne Church of England School and Hatfield Community Free School and Howe Dell Primary School

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Countess Anne Church of England School (Primary) in Hatfield; Hatfield Community Free School (Primary) in Hatfield; Howe Dell Primary School (Primary) in Hatfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Countess Anne Church of England School, Hatfield Community Free School and Howe Dell Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter, free schools and community school type located around Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Countess Anne Church of England School), published Nov 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Countess Anne Church of England School (Nov 2019). average roll around ≈ 350, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Countess Anne Church of England School AL10 8AX	Hatfield Community Free School AL10 8ES	Howe Dell Primary School AL10 9AH
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Free schools	Primary • Community school
Location	Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8AX	Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 8ES	Hatfield Hertfordshire AL10 9AH
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Nov 2019	1 23 Jun 2014	1 17 Nov 2017
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	420	460
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.countessanneprimary.org.uk	www.hcfs.org.uk	www.howedell.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01707262840	01707276018	01707263291
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Countess Anne Church of England School

AL10 8AX

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 8AX
Ofsted: 1 18 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.countessanneprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01707262840

Hatfield Community Free School

AL10 8ES

Phase / Type: Primary • Free schools
Location: Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 8ES
Ofsted: 1 23 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.hcfs.org.uk
Telephone: 01707276018

Howe Dell Primary School

AL10 9AH

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9AH
Ofsted: 1 17 Nov 2017
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.howedell.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01707263291

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.