The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 169
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Jamie Brewis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pickford Hill, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 5HL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKatherine Warington School
Secondary · 609m away
Sir John Lawes School
Secondary · 820m away
Manland Primary School
Primary · 869m away
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
St George's School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Crabtree Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harpenden Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sauncey Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sauncey Wood Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sauncey Wood Primary School?
Sauncey Wood Primary School currently has 169 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sauncey Wood Primary School take?
Sauncey Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sauncey Wood Primary School?
Sauncey Wood Primary School is in Harpenden, AL5 5HL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sauncey Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sauncey 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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