# Hatfield Community Free School — Hatfield, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Victoria Hobson

## Contact

- **Address:** Briars Lane, Hatfield, Herts, Al10 8ES
- **Phone:** 01707 276018
- **Website:** https://www.hcfs.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hatfield/hatfield-community-free-school-13597

## About

Hatfield Community Free School is a place where everyone is respected and valued for the contribution they make. We nurture the personalities and talents of every child which can be felt as you enter the building for the first time. We listen and value the voices of our stakeholders to allow us to be the best we can for the whole community.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — May 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — May 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school that exceeds expectations!: My child loves attending Hatfield Community Free School! The teachers are supportive, the classrooms are engaging, and the Thrive House Points system is a great way to encourage good behavior. I've seen my child grow in confidence and make wonderful friends. *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — Good school, but some areas for improvement: We're generally happy with Hatfield Community Free School, but I do think there could be more support for parents in terms of communication and updates. The school's approach to education is engaging, and my child loves attending. However, I've had some issues with the school's administration and organization. *(Jan 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school with a kind heart!: I'm so grateful to have sent my child to Hatfield Community Free School. The staff are truly dedicated to nurturing each child's personality and talents, and the facilities are excellent. The kindness and empathy shown by the teachers and pupils alike is something to be admired. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A great school experience for my child: We were very happy with Hatfield Community Free School when my child was a pupil there. The school's values of kindness and respect were evident in everything they did, and the staff were always approachable and supportive. However, I do think the school could improve in terms of communication with parents. *(Jun 2022)*

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