Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
URN: 134685 • Watford WD25 7NX
Overview
- Name
- Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 134685
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 71.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Kirk (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- The Brow, Watford WD25 7NX
Summary
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed community school catering to 233 pupils, with a capacity of 243. The school emphasizes a nurturing environment where respect, kindness, and ambition are central to its ethos. High expectations are set for all students, fostering individual talents and celebrating achievements across various aspects of school life.
The curriculum at Alban Wood is designed to provide a stimulating learning experience, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, alongside a range of extracurricular activities. The school promotes a sense of community and togetherness, encouraging students to engage in various clubs and events that enhance their social skills and teamwork.
With 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Alban Wood is committed to supporting all students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. The school actively involves parents and the wider community, creating a collaborative environment that benefits the overall development of its pupils.
The curriculum at Alban Wood is designed to provide a stimulating learning experience, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, alongside a range of extracurricular activities. The school promotes a sense of community and togetherness, encouraging students to engage in various clubs and events that enhance their social skills and teamwork.
With 19% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Alban Wood is committed to supporting all students, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and socially. The school actively involves parents and the wider community, creating a collaborative environment that benefits the overall development of its pupils.
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Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 243
- Pupils
- 233
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 115
- FSM %
- 19.00
- Open date
- 2005-09-02
- Close date
- 2017-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 233 | 120 | 115 | 243 | 19.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 120 | 115 | 243 | 19.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 233 | 120 | 115 | 243 | 19.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 233 | 120 | 115 | 243 | 19.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 233 | 120 | 115 | 243 | 19.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 120 | 115 | 243 | 19.00 |
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