The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
102
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 222
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Alan Bishop (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | 07 January 2011
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Cozens Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkspur Academy
Primary · 643m away
Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingshill Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Presdales School
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Chauncy School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Pinewood School
Special school · 2.3km away
Middleton School
Special school · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Priors Wood Primary School?
Priors Wood Primary School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Priors Wood Primary School take?
Priors Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Priors Wood Primary School?
Priors Wood Primary School is in Ware, SG12 7HZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Priors Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Priors 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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