The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
23%
+15.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Jonny Spector
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFuture Academies Watford
Secondary · 569m away
Francis Combe School and Community College
Secondary · 569m away
Garston Manor School
Special school · 692m away
Kingsway Infants' School
Primary · 960m away
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 974m away
Kingsway Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Stanborough Primary School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery take?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is in Watford, WD25 7NX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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