PrimaryData as of May 2026

How Wood Primary and Nursery School

Spooners Drive, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2HU

Community school

Pupils

223

Ages

3-11

FSM

14.0%

Capacity

220

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

77.0%

Writing

73.0%

Maths

77.0%

RWM Combined

62.0%

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About How Wood Primary and Nursery School

How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 223 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Spooners Drive, St Albans, AL2 2HU | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for How Wood Primary and Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Mar 2023 — Good
Sept 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about How Wood Primary and Nursery School

What is How Wood Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

How Wood Primary and Nursery School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are How Wood Primary and Nursery School's latest exam results?

How Wood Primary and Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is How Wood Primary and Nursery School located?

How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL2 2HU).

How many pupils attend How Wood Primary and Nursery School?

How Wood Primary and Nursery School has around 223 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare How Wood Primary and Nursery School with other schools?

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