Priors Wood Primary School
96%
Capacity
222
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Priors Wood Primary School
Priors Wood Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 222 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 231 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Priors Wood Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alan Bishop, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5961st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 47 in East Hertfordshire.
Priors Wood Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 30 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Priors Wood Primary School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Art Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.9%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Hertfordshire, Priors Wood Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cozens Road, Ware, East Hertfordshire, SG12 7HZ |
| Headteacher | Alan Bishop |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.9% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 231 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Jun 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Jun 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
5961st of 13,686
Nationally
631st of 1,612
In East of England
26th of 47
In East Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
65%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cozens Road, Ware
East Hertfordshire, SG12 7HZ
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