How Wood Primary and Nursery School

Details

Age Range	3-11 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Maintained school, Community school
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Address	Spooners Drive, AL2 2HU
School Website	www.howwood.herts.sch.uk/
Telephone	1727768885
URN	117235

School Census

Total	220
Girls/Boys	100/120
Girls/Boys Ratio	45.5%/54.5%
% pupils where English not first language	12.3%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	22
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	8.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/03/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
02/03/2023	Good
25/09/2012	Good

Inspection Date	02/03/2023
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Good
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	25/09/2012
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
02 March 2023	School inspection: Good	View
13 July 2017	Short inspection	View
25 September 2012	Full inspection: Good	View
13 March 2012	Curriculum and development visit	View
09 February 2010	Full inspection: Satisfactory	View
21 June 2007	Full inspection: Good	View
16 June 2003	Full inspection	View

Primary Results

Type	Score
Primary Results 2024
Pupils meeting the expected standard	56%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	7%
Reading	104
Maths	102
Reading Progress	-
Writing Progress	-
Maths Progress	-

Type	Score
Primary Results 2023
Pupils meeting the expected standard	46
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	0
Reading	99
Maths	99
Reading Progress	-5.2
Writing Progress	-0.6
Maths Progress	-5.9

Type	Score
Primary Results 2019
Pupils meeting the expected standard	50%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	7%
Reading	103
Maths	102
Reading Progress	-4.2
Writing Progress	-1.1
Maths Progress	-4.9

Type	Score
Primary Results 2018
Pupils meeting the expected standard	67%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard	11%
Reading	107
Maths	105
Reading Progress	-1.3
Writing Progress	-2.1
Maths Progress	-2.5

Primary Admissions

First preference v Offers	1.03%
Total Applications	84
As First Preference	30
As second preference	32
As third preference	17

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	29
second preference offers	1
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.04%
Total Applications	73
As First Preference	27
As second preference	31
As third preference	11

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	26
second preference offers	3
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	72
As First Preference	25
As second preference	25
As third preference	12

Total Offers Made	25
first preference offers	25
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	93
As First Preference	28
As second preference	28
As third preference	26

Total Offers Made	28
first preference offers	28
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	97
As First Preference	28
As second preference	35
As third preference	22

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	28
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	83
As First Preference	25
As second preference	30
As third preference	21

Total Offers Made	26
first preference offers	25
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	75
As First Preference	25
As second preference	26
As third preference	19

Total Offers Made	25
first preference offers	25
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	74
As First Preference	22
As second preference	20
As third preference	21

Total Offers Made	22
first preference offers	22
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	87
As First Preference	27
As second preference	22
As third preference	21

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	27
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	1

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	85
As First Preference	25
As second preference	32
As third preference	12

Total Offers Made	30
first preference offers	25
second preference offers	2
third preference offers	0

First preference v Offers	1.00%
Total Applications	91
As First Preference	23
As second preference	28
As third preference	29

Total Offers Made	25
first preference offers	23
second preference offers	0
third preference offers	0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	78%
agree	17%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	82%
agree	13%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	68%
agree	25%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	8%
agree	5%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	12%
not applicable	68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	65%
agree	30%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	47%
agree	13%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
not applicable	35%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	17%
no	83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	60%
agree	0%
disagree	20%
strongly disagree	10%
dont know	10%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	47%
agree	45%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	60%
agree	35%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	67%
agree	27%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	63%
agree	32%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	0%
don't know	2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	77%
agree	20%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	62%
agree	30%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	2%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	97%
no	3%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	73.2%
any other white background ethnic origin	8.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	4.5%
white and asian ethnic origin	3.6%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin	2.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.3%
indian ethnic origin	1.3%
chinese ethnic origin	1.3%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	71.8%
any other white background ethnic origin	9.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	2.7%
traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin	2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	1.8%
indian ethnic origin	1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.4%
chinese ethnic origin	1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	0.9%

Nearby Schools

Park Street Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

(0.22 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Branch Road, , AL2 2LX