Wood End School

About Wood End School

Wood End School is a community school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 460 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

460 / 450 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 November 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF

Phone

01582761636

Headteacher

Richard Boulton

Website

http://www.woodend.herts.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wood End School?

Wood End School is a community school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Wood End School have?

Wood End School has 460 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wood End School's Ofsted rating?

Wood End School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 November 2023).

How does Wood End School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Wood End School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Wood End School?

Wood End School is located at Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3EF.