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Prae Wood Primary School
King Harry Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 4HZ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.1 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
459
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and an impressive 87% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, this primary school stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top 5% nationally. Parent satisfaction is exceptionally high, with 98% recommending the school based on 214 responses. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is 22%, the overall positive indicators suggest a supportive and effective learning environment.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 87% | Top 5% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 22% | Top 7% UK |
Parent View (214 responses)
★★★★★4.4
School keeps me informed
100%
My child feels safe
99%
My child is happy
99%
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
My child makes good progress
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
Progress is communicated
97%
School supports development
97%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
White Other11.2%
Asian Indian3.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.4%
Black African0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.74561, -0.35901 · AL3 4HZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117315
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.praewood.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Prae Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Prae Wood Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2019.
Is Prae Wood Primary School a good school?
Prae Wood Primary School scores 99.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Prae Wood Primary School?
Based on 214 Ofsted Parent View responses, Prae Wood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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