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Martins Wood Primary School

Stevenage, SG1 5RTPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#11,547
of 13,686 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMildmay Road, Stevenage, Stevenage, SG1 5RT
HeadteacherZoe Philips
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils587
Free School Meals (FSM)13.7%
School Capacity587 / 780 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martins Wood Primary School

Martins Wood Primary School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.