How Wood Primary and Nursery School
URN: 117235 • St Albans AL2 2HU
Overview
- Name
- How Wood Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 117235
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- CYNTHIA ROWE (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727768885
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Spooners Drive, St Albans AL2 2HU
Summary
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a mixed community school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving 223 pupils with a capacity of 220. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to thrive. Co-Headteachers Mrs Cynthia Rowe and Mrs Naomi Parkins lead the school with a focus on mental health and wellbeing, ensuring that every child is supported in their learning journey.
The curriculum at How Wood is designed to inspire and motivate students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes high standards and offers a broad range of subjects, including art, science, and physical education, alongside a strong focus on British values. The ethos of "Always Respectful, Always Kind, and Always Learning" is integral to daily school life, guiding both students and staff.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school hosts regular tours for prospective parents and offers various support services, including breakfast and afterschool clubs, to foster a strong school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.howwood.herts.sch.uk/.
The curriculum at How Wood is designed to inspire and motivate students, promoting a lifelong love of learning. The school emphasizes high standards and offers a broad range of subjects, including art, science, and physical education, alongside a strong focus on British values. The ethos of "Always Respectful, Always Kind, and Always Learning" is integral to daily school life, guiding both students and staff.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School actively engages with the local community and encourages parental involvement. The school hosts regular tours for prospective parents and offers various support services, including breakfast and afterschool clubs, to foster a strong school community. For more information, visit their website at http://www.howwood.herts.sch.uk/.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Absence and Sickness (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- School Newsletters (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 220
- Pupils
- 223
- Boys
- 117
- Girls
- 106
- FSM %
- 14.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 223 | 117 | 106 | 220 | 14.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 224 | 117 | 107 | 220 | 12.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 226 | 131 | 95 | 220 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 226 | 131 | 95 | 220 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 209 | 122 | 87 | 220 | 28.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 117 | 103 | 220 | 7.20 |
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