Sauncey Wood Primary School
URN: 117102 • Harpenden AL5 5HL
Overview
- Name
- Sauncey Wood Primary School
- URN
- 117102
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jamie Brewis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582621514
- Website
- Visit Sauncey Wood Primary School website
- Address
-
Pickford Hill, Harpenden AL5 5HL
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Summary
Sauncey Wood Primary School is a community school located in Batford, on the outskirts of Harpenden, Hertfordshire. With a current enrolment of 169 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to explore their natural curiosity and develop independent learning skills. The school’s ethos focuses on providing a secure and stimulating atmosphere that supports each child's potential.
The curriculum at Sauncey Wood is designed to engage students in enjoyable learning experiences while promoting essential values such as cooperation, resourcefulness, and perseverance. The school aims to foster lifelong learning and confidence among its pupils, ensuring that they feel safe and respected within the school community.
Sauncey Wood Primary School is committed to working closely with families and the wider community to enrich the educational experience of its students. The school also has spaces available for in-year admissions, inviting prospective families to arrange personal tours with the Headteacher.
The curriculum at Sauncey Wood is designed to engage students in enjoyable learning experiences while promoting essential values such as cooperation, resourcefulness, and perseverance. The school aims to foster lifelong learning and confidence among its pupils, ensuring that they feel safe and respected within the school community.
Sauncey Wood Primary School is committed to working closely with families and the wider community to enrich the educational experience of its students. The school also has spaces available for in-year admissions, inviting prospective families to arrange personal tours with the Headteacher.
Useful links
- 26.09.25.pdf (download)
- 3 October 2025 Newsletter.pdf (download)
- School Jotter 3 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wood End School (78.6)
- High Beeches Primary School (77.4)
- Crabtree Junior School (76.1)
- Crabtree Infants' School (71.6)
- Crabtree Infants' School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 169
- Boys
- 94
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 27.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 169 | 94 | 75 | 210 | 27.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 193 | 100 | 93 | 210 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 103 | 92 | 210 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 103 | 92 | 210 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 95 | 89 | 210 | 23.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 183 | 94 | 89 | 210 | 24.00 |
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