SchoolScoresTewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Cannons Meadow, Tewin, Tewin Cowper Ce Primary School Va, Welwyn, AL6 0JU
01438 717378 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Hertfordshire comparisons use the 214 of its 398 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 184 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 187th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 139th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 158th highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 150th highest of 182 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 17% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 147th highest of 209 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 81% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 18 parents of children with SEND Joint 55th highest of 72 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 27% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 143rd highest of 214 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hertfordshire. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 42%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hertfordshire figures pool parents at the Hertfordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
20 pupils in this year group.
35% — 29 points below the Hertfordshire average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 35% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 55% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 35% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 50% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Lower than 64% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 8% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 15.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Welwyn. Higher than 95% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 38.3% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Springmead Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterside Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Watchlytes Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Panshanger Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Homerswood Primary and Nursery School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 19 November 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 35% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 27 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School?
86% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Tewin Cowper CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117457.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.