Wood End School
URN: 117358 • Harpenden AL5 3EF
Overview
- Name
- Wood End School
- URN
- 117358
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Boulton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582761636
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden AL5 3EF
Summary
Wood End School is a mixed community primary school located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 460 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 450. The school prides itself on creating a warm and inclusive environment where every child is valued and respected. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to provide a high-quality education that focuses on both academic and social development, ensuring that all children can reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Wood End is carefully designed to build on prior knowledge and skills across various subjects, with a strong emphasis on reading and the integration of computer science to prepare pupils for the modern world. The recent addition of a new learning hub, featuring a well-resourced library and computer suite, enhances the educational experience for students.
Community involvement is highly valued at Wood End, with parents and carers encouraged to participate in school life. The school fosters strong partnerships with families to promote high standards of learning and behaviour, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Wood End is carefully designed to build on prior knowledge and skills across various subjects, with a strong emphasis on reading and the integration of computer science to prepare pupils for the modern world. The recent addition of a new learning hub, featuring a well-resourced library and computer suite, enhances the educational experience for students.
Community involvement is highly valued at Wood End, with parents and carers encouraged to participate in school life. The school fosters strong partnerships with families to promote high standards of learning and behaviour, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- High Beeches Primary School (77.4)
- Crabtree Junior School (76.1)
- Crabtree Infants' School (71.6)
- Crabtree Infants' School (70.2)
- Crabtree Junior School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 460
- Boys
- 237
- Girls
- 223
- FSM %
- 1.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 460 | 237 | 223 | 450 | 1.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 452 | 233 | 219 | 450 | 0.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 488 | 265 | 223 | 450 | 1.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 488 | 265 | 223 | 450 | 1.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 484 | 265 | 219 | 450 | 1.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 487 | 253 | 234 | 450 | 1.10 |
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