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How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Spooners Drive, Park Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 2HU, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
223
Capacity
220
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary and nursery school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 58% nationally. While 62% of pupils achieve the expected level in these subjects, only 4% reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel further. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a decent level of parent satisfaction.
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Last inspected: 2 March 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.7%
White Other9.0%
Mixed W+Asian4.9%
Mixed Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
traveller_irish1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black African0.4%
Location
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51.72024, -0.34525 · AL2 2HU
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117235
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.howwood.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is How Wood Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 March 2023.
Is How Wood Primary and Nursery School a good school?
How Wood Primary and Nursery School scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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