Priors Wood Primary School
URN: 117271 • Ware SG12 7HZ
Overview
- Name
- Priors Wood Primary School
- URN
- 117271
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Bishop (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01920464135
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cozens Road, Ware SG12 7HZ
Summary
Priors Wood Primary School, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is a community school established in 1968. It serves a mixed-gender population of approximately 222 pupils, with a capacity of 231. The school is set in a quiet residential area, surrounded by playing fields and designated wildlife study grounds, promoting an outdoor educational ethos. The facilities include spacious classrooms, a hall, dining room, and dedicated spaces for music, cookery, and IT.
The school operates a one-form entry system, offering classes from Nursery through to Year 6, with a maximum class size of 30. Priors Wood prioritises a broad curriculum that not only focuses on core subjects like English and Maths but also nurtures creativity and personal development through arts, sports, and technology. The dedicated staff aim to meet the individual needs of each child, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Priors Wood values strong partnerships with parents and encourages their involvement in school life. The school community is built on respect and friendship, aiming to prepare children for future challenges while promoting high standards in learning and behaviour.
The school operates a one-form entry system, offering classes from Nursery through to Year 6, with a maximum class size of 30. Priors Wood prioritises a broad curriculum that not only focuses on core subjects like English and Maths but also nurtures creativity and personal development through arts, sports, and technology. The dedicated staff aim to meet the individual needs of each child, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Priors Wood values strong partnerships with parents and encourages their involvement in school life. The school community is built on respect and friendship, aiming to prepare children for future challenges while promoting high standards in learning and behaviour.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Ofsted Report (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
- 231
- Pupils
- 222
- Boys
- 114
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 16.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 222 | 114 | 108 | 231 | 16.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 101 | 100 | 231 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 200 | 91 | 109 | 231 | 20.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 200 | 91 | 109 | 231 | 20.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 195 | 90 | 105 | 231 | 18.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 199 | 89 | 110 | 231 | 14.80 |
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