Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

About Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery School

Swallow Dell Primary & Nursery School is a popular school in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. We aim to provide all children with a broad and balanced, high quality education so that they can achieve their full potential, be confident and become independent individuals.

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Key Facts

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 103 responses • 24.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

95.2% positive 4.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

95.1% positive 2.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.2% positive 5.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

95.1% positive 1% negative

My child does well at this school

93.3% positive 3.9% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 103 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

19.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

32.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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David J Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Friendly and supportive community"

We joined Swallow Dell a year ago and have been delighted with the warm welcome we've received. The school's emphasis on kindness, respect and ambition is something we wholeheartedly agree with and we're pleased to see it put into practice every day. Our child is happy and thriving here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily R Unconfirmed

Parent May 20, 2022

5.0

"An amazing school!"

We've been at Swallow Dell for 3 years now and can't speak highly enough about the school. The values of kindness, respect and ambition are truly embedded in the children and the staff are all so supportive. My child loves attending and the facilities are excellent.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 25, 2022

4.0

"Some positives and negatives"

We've had a mixed experience at Swallow Dell so far. The facilities are excellent and the staff are all very friendly, but we've had some issues with communication and organisation. My child is enjoying their time here, but I feel that the school could do more to support parents and keep them informed about what's going on.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rebecca G Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 10, 2021

4.0

"A great education"

Our child attended Swallow Dell from nursery to year 6 and we were consistently impressed with the education they received. The curriculum is well-structured and the teachers are all so dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. We're grateful for the experience and would highly recommend the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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