Holwell Primary School is a community school serving families in Welwyn Garden City and the wider Hertfordshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Holwell Primary School caters for mixed pupils from 5 to 11 years. With 406 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 420, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 25 January 2023, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.