The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 223
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs CYNTHIA ROWE NAOMI PARKINS (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Spooners Drive, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKilligrew Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Watling View School
Special school · 1.7km away
Mandeville Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Marlborough Science Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Samuel Ryder Academy
All-through · Grammar · 3.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is How Wood Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend How Wood Primary and Nursery School?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School currently has 223 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does How Wood Primary and Nursery School take?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is How Wood Primary and Nursery School?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is in St Albans, AL2 2HU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does How Wood Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, How Wood Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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