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
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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/.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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