Martins Wood Primary School
About Martins Wood Primary School
Martins Wood Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, catering for children aged 2 to 11. It is one of 401 primary schools in the local authority, but its current standing is challenging. According to the most recent data, the school ranks 283rd in Hertfordshire, placing it firmly in the bottom half of local primaries. For context, the top-performing peers in the area include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both with a ranking score of 100, and The Russell School with a score of 97. Within Stevenage itself, Martins Wood ranks 15th out of 19 primary schools. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Round Diamond Primary School, just 1. 1 kilometres away, which highlights the competitive local landscape for families seeking the highest-rated provision.
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2021Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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