The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 32.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Teresa Skeggs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Featherston Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9PP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAshtree Primary Academy
Primary · 468m away
Barnwell School
Secondary · 624m away
Peartree Spring Primary School
Primary · 686m away
Greenside School
Special school · 900m away
Peartree Way Nursery School
Nursery · 978m away
Longmeadow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Marriotts School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Lonsdale School
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Featherstone Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Featherstone Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Featherstone Wood Primary School?
Featherstone Wood Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Featherstone Wood Primary School take?
Featherstone Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Featherstone Wood Primary School?
Featherstone Wood Primary School is in Stevenage, SG2 9PP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Featherstone Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Featherstone Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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