Sauncey Wood Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Pickford Hill, AL5 5HL |
| School Website | www.saunceywood.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1582621514 |
| URN | 117102 |
School Census
| Total | 192 |
| Girls/Boys | 90/102 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.9%/53.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 54 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 13/03/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 13/03/2014 | Good |
| 01/12/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 13/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/12/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 23 April 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 19 June 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 13 March 2014 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 December 2010 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 01 October 2007 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 24 November 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -4.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 1.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -0.4 |
| Writing Progress | -3.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 41 |
| As First Preference | 15 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 15 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 53 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 47 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 55 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 44 |
| As First Preference | 16 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 16 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 52 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 3% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 77% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 16% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 67.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.4% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Katherine Warington School
(0.44 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Lower Luton Road, , AL5 5FH
Sir John Lawes School
(0.51 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Manland Way, , AL5 4QP
Manland Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sauncey Avenue, , AL5 4QW