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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.3 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
238
Capacity
243
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 74% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, the school has a high LocaleIQ score of 84.3, indicating it outperforms 84% of schools in the area. While the percentage of pupils achieving the higher standard is relatively modest at 23%, overall parent satisfaction and school performance suggest a supportive environment for young learners.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 23% | Top 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British49.6%
White Other10.9%
Asian Pakistani9.7%
Black African6.7%
Asian Indian5.5%
Asian Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Other2.1%
Black Caribbean2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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51.69722, -0.40032 · WD25 7NX
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN144907
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.albanwood.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2023.
Is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery a good school?
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery scores 84.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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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