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Wood End School

Outstandinggraded 14/11/2023Ages 4–11460 pupilsDoes not apply
Harpenden, AL5 3EF
Hertfordshire

Wood End School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Harpenden, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 460 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/11/2023, Wood End School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Harpenden can view Wood End School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Harpenden (AL5 3EF), Wood End School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 14/11/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence4.6%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals2.0%England avg 24.0%
English not first language8.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in HarpendenSee the full area report for AL5 3EF