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How Wood Primary and Nursery School
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How Wood Primary and Nursery School
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- St Stephen AL2 2HU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach reading effectively. Children start learning to read early and read books matched to their phonics knowledge.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have designed a curriculum that is well structured and ambitious. Pupils can make connections between different subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, leaders' planning is not clear, and teachers are less confident. More guidance or training is needed for teachers.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers spot pupils who have gaps in reading knowledge and help them catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers check on pupils' understanding routinely and provide explanations to correct errors.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff expect the best behaviour. Bullying is rare and dealt with quickly. Pupils usually concentrate and listen attentively.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND follow the full curriculum. However, targets are not always meaningful or monitored for impact.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and unkindness is dealt with quickly. Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have worries.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to stay safe online and in the local area. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Parent Feedback: Parents use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion. This information is considered during inspections.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy clubs, trips to the theatre, and residential visits which broaden their horizons.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers spot misunderstandings and help pupils correct errors and misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Routine checks on pupils’ understanding and explanation corrections show good teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are keen to teach but need more support and training in some subjects.
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How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 224 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At How Wood, we collaborate to give kids learning opportunities that are both fun and challenging.
In order to encourage and motivate kids to take pride in every facet of school life, we try to give them possibilities.
High learning expectations are combined with a kind and supportive environment at How Wood.
We want our kids to have a positive outlook on life, act morally upright, and participate in their school and local community.
Our vision/mission statement outlines the core values and ethos of our institution (221KB).
In order to guarantee that we work as a team to achieve the greatest results possible, all of the staff and governors are dedicated to the school and look forward to working with all students and parents.
Our goal for How Wood is to achieve high academic standards while also delivering great care, guidance, and support.
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At How Wood, we collaborate to give kids learning opportunities that are both fun and challenging.
In order to encourage and motivate kids to take pride in every facet of school life, we try to give them possibilities.
High learning expectations are combined with a kind and supportive environment at How Wood.
We want our kids to have a positive outlook on life, act morally upright, and participate in their school and local community.
Our vision/mission statement outlines the core values and ethos of our institution (221KB).
In order to guarantee that we work as a team to achieve the greatest results possible, all of the staff and governors are dedicated to the school and look forward to working with all students and parents.
Our goal for How Wood is to achieve high academic standards while also delivering great care, guidance, and support.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | 25.8 | 23 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 108 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 109 | 110 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 46% | 58.22% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.91% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% 17 | 62.58% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 4 | 11.96% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 10 | 61.02% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 9 | 11.68% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.5 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 59.69% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% | 11.39% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
