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Wood End School
Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.1 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
460
Capacity
450
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in delivering high-quality education, achieving 80% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. The school is in the top 13% nationally for these outcomes, and 33% of pupils reach a higher standard, indicating strong academic performance. Parent satisfaction is also notably high, making it a compelling choice for families in Hertfordshire.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 33% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.4%
White Other4.8%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.82664, -0.38139 · AL5 3EF
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117358
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.woodend.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wood End School rated by Ofsted?
Wood End School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is Wood End School a good school?
Wood End School scores 98.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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