Schools in Welwyn Garden City
There are 23 schools in Welwyn Garden City on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Hertfordshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Welwyn Garden City (16)
- Applecroft SchoolAcademy converter · AL8 6JZ
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school · AL7 4RU
- Creswick AcademyAcademy sponsor led · AL7 4FL
- Harwood Hill Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · AL8 7AG
- Holwell Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL7 3RP
- Homerswood Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · AL8 7RF
- Our Lady Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · AL7 3TF
- Panshanger Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL7 1QY
- Peartree Primary SchoolAcademy converter · AL7 3XW
- Springmead Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · AL7 2HB
- St John's Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School, LemsfordVoluntary aided school · AL8 7TR
- Swallow Dell Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school · AL7 3JP
- Templewood Primary SchoolCommunity school · AL8 7SD
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter · AL7 1PG
- Watchlytes Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led · AL7 2AZ
- Waterside AcademyAcademy converter · AL7 1NZ
Secondary schools in Welwyn Garden City (3)
- Monk's Walk SchoolAcademy converter · AL8 7NL
- Ridgeway AcademyAcademy sponsor led · AL7 2AF
- Stanborough SchoolAcademy converter · AL8 6YR
Nursery schools in Welwyn Garden City (1)
- Ludwick Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · AL7 3RP
Other phases in Welwyn Garden City (3)
- James Marks AcademyFree schools special · AL7 4RZ
- Knightsfield SchoolAcademy special converter · AL8 7LW
- Lakeside SchoolCommunity special school · AL8 6YN
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Welwyn Garden City?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 23 open schools with a Welwyn Garden City address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Welwyn Garden City guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Welwyn Garden City?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.