St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

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St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School is a primary school in Woolmer Green for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 113th of 332 primary schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2011.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 November 2011, report published 23 November 2011

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 November 2022

St Michael's Woolmer Green is a friendly school where pupils are keen to live out the school's vision to 'Shine as lights in the world'. They work hard and have positive attitudes toward learning. Pupils show respect for others and are accepting of difference. New pupils are warmly welcomed into the inclusive school community. Pupils respond well to staff's high expectations. Low-level disruption is rare, and classrooms are calm and purposeful places of learning. Teachers encourage pupils to take responsibility for their learning. Pupils are resilient and know that making mistakes is okay because it helps them learn. Leaders provide pupils with a wide range of activities to build their character and broaden their experiences. The lunchtime knitting club is particularly popular. Year 6 pupils relish the responsibility of looking after their Reception buddies. Pupils feel safe at school. They learn how to manage friendships and recognise bullying. They say bullying sometimes happens, but adults deal with it well. Leaders prioritise well- being. They ensure pupils know how to keep themselves healthy in body and mind. As a result, pupils thrive.

What the school should improve

  • Curriculum planning in several subjects is new. This means pupils are learning a lot of fresh content without all the prerequisite knowledge required to understand this. Subject leaders must continue to develop their curriculum plans and use regular checks to ensure staff are following these plans as they intend.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

22 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

186 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals11.8%

11.8%, 14.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language3.2%

3.2%, 18.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.7%

16.7%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan7%

7%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Michael's Woolmer Green CofE VA Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Datchworth0.9 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
Oaklands Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard
Shephalbury Park Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good32% met the expected standard
Welwyn St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding76% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Voluntary aided school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Jan Martin
Address
London Road, Woolmer Green, SG3 6JP
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
117461

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.