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What is Wood End School's Ofsted rating?

Wood End School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted (inspected 2023).

Where is Wood End School located?

Wood End School is located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, East of England, AL5 3EF.

What age range does Wood End School serve?

Wood End School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Wood End School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Wood End School

Wood End School is a primary community school in Harpenden, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Wood End School has 92% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 223 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.8%, 2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.0%.

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OfstedOutstanding · 2023KS2 expected92%Attendance96.0%

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Wood End School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 223 pupils
SEN support: 5% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 92% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

In context — vs similar-intake schools

The area around this school

Environment score: 55/100

Good surroundings

Air quality48/100

Transport access13/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Wood End School

At Wood End School, 92% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

95% met the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths.

Attendance at Wood End School

Wood End School has an overall absence rate of 4.0%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Wood End School

The teacher turnover rate at Wood End School is 9.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Wood End School

Wood End School has 223 pupils on roll.

2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

5% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Wood End School Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Wood End School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Wood End School is next inspection expected around 2027.

An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard — the top grade Ofsted awarded under the graded system.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Wood End School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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