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7 state primary schools within 2 miles and 8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SG3, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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The middle of SG3 is the average position of the 7 schools and nurseries we hold in it. Distances are as the crow flies.

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State primary schools near SG3

7 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of SG3, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth

    State primary · Church of England · 0.58 miles

    79of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0.58 miles

    How it scored 79
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

    State primary · Knebworth · 0.49 miles

    68of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 0.49 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters10.1 of 20 points

      Top 50% of 14,817 state schools in England: 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in May 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.1 of 20 points

      0.49 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Woolmer Green · 0.55 miles

    63of 100

    Results: top 10% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.55 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points

      Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place: 28 of 30. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Oaklands Primary School

    State primary · Welwyn · 1.4 miles

    58of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 39% of schools in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.7 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Stevenage · 1.9 miles

    50of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2024) · results: top 29% in England · 1.9 miles

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters14.3 of 20 points

      Top 29% of 14,817 state schools in England: 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Reception at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      We can't set it against similar schools. It counts at the middle. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5 of 10 points

      We hold no class sizes for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Longmeadow Primary School

    State primary · Stevenage · 1.8 miles

    36of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · classes of 25 on average · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)

    How it scored 36
    • Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points

      Better than 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.4 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Reception was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 16.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Shephalbury Park Primary School

    State primary · Stevenage · 1.7 miles

    25of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · absence 4.6% (similar schools 5.3%) · 1.7 miles

    How it scored 25
    • Resultsmatters0.6 of 20 points

      Better than 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 32% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.9 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.81 miles away; this school is 1.71 miles from the middle of SG3, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near SG3

8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of SG3, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Barclay Academy

    State secondary · Stevenage · 4.1 miles

    59of 100

    Places reached 3.59 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 38% in England

    How it scored 59
    • Resultsmatters12.5 of 20 points

      Top 38% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.17 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, April 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.6 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.1 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.59 miles away; this school is 4.11 miles from the middle of SG3, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 29.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Monk's Walk School

    State secondary · Welwyn Garden City · 3.0 miles

    56of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 32% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 56
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.24 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.9 of 20 points

      3.0 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters6 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.78 miles away; this school is 3.03 miles from the middle of SG3, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 8.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Ridgeway Academy

    State secondary · Welwyn Garden City · 3.9 miles

    55of 100

    Places reached 7.11 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · classes of 17 on average

    How it scored 55
    • Resultsmatters3.4 of 20 points

      Better than 17% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.47 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 7.11 miles away; this school is 3.88 miles from the middle of SG3, closer than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 11.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 31.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 17.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Barnwell School

    State secondary · Stevenage · 2.2 miles

    52of 100

    Every first choice met in 2026 · 2.2 miles · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 52
    • Resultsmatters5.1 of 20 points

      Better than 25% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.32 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.2 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 38.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Nobel School

    State secondary · Stevenage · 3.7 miles

    50of 100

    Results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 50
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.38 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.3 of 20 points

      3.7 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.00 miles away; this school is 3.69 miles from the middle of SG3, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 7.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Stevenage · 4.5 miles

    49of 100

    Results: top 9% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) (2024) · classes of 26 on average

    How it scored 49
    • Resultsmatters18.4 of 20 points

      Top 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.72 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in July 2024: School remains Good (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters2 of 20 points

      4.5 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 216 of 290. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 4.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. The Thomas Alleyne Academy

    State secondary · Stevenage · 4.1 miles

    38of 100

    Results: top 47% in England · classes of 21 on average · absence 7.9% (similar schools 8.5%)

    How it scored 38
    • Resultsmatters10.7 of 20 points

      Top 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in October 2024: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters3.5 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.30 miles away; this school is 4.14 miles from the middle of SG3, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 17.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Marriotts School

    State secondary · Stevenage · 3.1 miles

    34of 100

    Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard · 3.1 miles · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 34
    • Resultsmatters4.4 of 20 points

      Better than 22% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.37 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, January 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.5 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of SG3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.86 miles away; this school is 3.13 miles from the middle of SG3, further than that. Hertfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little4.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 18.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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