The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 87% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
87%
+25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 448
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 3.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Jenny Sheppard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Columba's College
Independent · 635m away
St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
Primary · 877m away
The Marlborough Science Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Albans School
Independent · 1.1km away
Muriel Green Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Mandeville Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Peter's School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Prae Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Prae Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prae Wood Primary School?
Prae Wood Primary School currently has 448 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prae Wood Primary School take?
Prae Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prae Wood Primary School?
Prae Wood Primary School is in St Albans, AL3 4HZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prae Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Prae 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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