Priors Wood Primary School
About Priors Wood Primary School
Priors Wood Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit slightly above the local authority average for primary schools in Hertfordshire, but not by a dramatic margin. In the 2023/24 academic year, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 64%. That puts the school in the middle of the pack locally — ranked 174th out of 401 primary schools in Hertfordshire, and 26th out of 47 in East Hertfordshire specifically. The school’s strongest subject is reading, where 82% of pupils reached the expected standard and 35% achieved a higher score. Maths is also solid, with 76% at expected and an average scaled score of 105. Writing lags a little behind, with 71% at expected and no pupils reaching the higher standard. Overall, the data suggests a school that delivers reliably average outcomes, with reading as a clear strength.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jun 2021Latest monitoring visit (16 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: priorswood.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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