Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 3EF
10 simple reasons to choose Wood End School
State primary school (community school) in Harpenden.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Wood End School
Schoolsmith Score®; 72.
One of the best state primary schools in Harpenden and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.1 pupils per class and 26.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 1% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs and an orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Wood End School
Independent Prep Schools
The King's School, Harpenden, Junior department (1 mile); St Hilda's School, Harpenden (1.3 miles); Aldwickbury School (3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Roundwood Primary School (0.3 miles); Manland Primary School (1.5 miles); St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Harpenden (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The King's School, Harpenden (1 mile); St Albans High School for Girls (5.9 miles); St Albans School (6.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Roundwood Park School (0.6 miles); St George's School (1.4 miles); Sir John Lawes School (1.9 miles).