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Prae Wood Primary School

King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HZ

A Good-rated primary school in St Albans where 87% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

448

Ages

3-11

FSM

3.2%

Capacity

459

Ofsted

Good

Jul 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

92.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

90.0%

RWM Combined

87.0%

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About Prae Wood Primary School

Prae Wood Primary School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 214 responses), 98% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 87% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 448 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HZ | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Nov 2024 — Improved significantly
Jul 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Prae Wood Primary School

What is Prae Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Prae Wood Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Prae Wood Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 214 responses): 98% of parents would recommend Prae Wood Primary School.

What are Prae Wood Primary School's latest exam results?

Prae Wood Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 87% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Prae Wood Primary School located?

Prae Wood Primary School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire (AL3 4HZ).

How many pupils attend Prae Wood Primary School?

Prae Wood Primary School has around 448 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Prae Wood Primary School with other schools?

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