Featherstone Wood Primary School
Featherston Road, Stevenage, SG2 9PPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Featherstone Wood Primary School is a primary school in Stevenage for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 14th of 22 primary schools in Stevenage. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 October 2022, report published 24 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Pupils at Featherstone Wood feel happy and safe at school. They are proud to attend the school and enjoy their learning. Pupils are very enthusiastic when talking about their school. Pupils have a positive attitude to learning. There are high expectations for what pupils can achieve in lessons and for their conduct around the school. Pupils are keen to become 'star learners' and receive recognition for their hard work. They are polite and courteous towards each other and to adults. They are taught to listen to and respect the opinions of others. The school is a calm and orderly place in which to learn. Pupils have designated places where they can go to for quiet reflection time. Pupils say there is some bullying, but that it is dealt with quickly by staff. They trust staff to sort out any worries that they may have. Pupils say that 'there is never a problem a teacher cannot solve.' Pastoral care for pupils and families has a positive impact. Pupils are well supported by staff who go out of their way to care for them. Parents and carers praise teachers' care for their children. Many members of the school community commented on how the school felt like a 'family'.
What the school should improve
- There are some minor variations in the effectiveness of leaders' curriculum plans. This means that in a small number of subjects some key concepts that need to be taught are missed, leading to some pupils having gaps in what they know. Leaders should complete the work started to ensure all curriculum plans are detailed and well sequenced to support pupils to gain the knowledge they need ready for their next stage of learning.
- Assessment routines in the early years are not consistently effective. As a result, in a few areas of learning, children with gaps in their knowledge are not swiftly identified. Leaders should ensure that assessment practices are used consistently well across the school and that learning opportunities are adapted to allow additional practice in applying key knowledge, where needed. This will best prepare all children for their learning in key stage 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
22 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
222 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Featherstone Wood Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashtree Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Peartree Spring Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Aston St Mary's Church of England Aided Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Longmeadow Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 32% met the expected standard |
| Shephalbury Park Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 32% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Teresa Skeggs
- Phone
- 01438235550
- Address
- Featherston Road, Stevenage, SG2 9PP
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 131505
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.