Wood End School

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

Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 3EFOpen in maps

Wood End School is a primary school in Harpenden for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 1st of 10 primary schools in Harpenden. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 30 January 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

At Wood End School pupils and staff exemplify the school motto 'learning together, respecting each other'. This permeates through everyone's day-to-day life. Pupils attending this school get an exceptional learning experience. They are motivated, hardworking and demonstrate a real thirst for knowledge. Pupils achieve exceptionally well. They learn confidently across the full curriculum. Behaviour in school is exemplary. This means pupils learn without disruption. They are polite, considerate and keen to contribute to all lessons. Pupils have access to a wide, rich set of experiences. Opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests are of exceptional quality. For example, pupils represent the school in sporting events, compete in public speaking competitions and represent themselves and others in a mock court of law. Mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs are demonstrated by all pupils. They want to learn from others. Pupils engaged enthusiastically in a Diwali workshop involving members of the school community. Fundamental British values are revisited regularly. As a result, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for life in modern Britain.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

457 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals2%

2%, 24.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.1%

8.1%, 13.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support5.3%

5.3%, 9.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.3%

1.3%, 4.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Wood End School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Roundwood Primary School0.6 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard69% met the expected standard
St Hilda's School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good91% met the expected standard
The Lea Primary School and Nursery1 mileOfsted judgements: Outstanding70% met the expected standard
Harpenden Academy1 mileOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Richard Boulton
Phone
01582761636
Website
woodend.herts.sch.uk
Address
Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 3EF
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
117358

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.