Woodhall Primary School
About Woodhall Primary School
Woodhall Primary School sends a strong signal to parents through its admission figures: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 27 applications for just 13 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.08 applicants per spot. All six first-preference families were offered a place, which suggests that those who actively choose the school tend to get in, but competition from outside that group is real. The school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, so the oversubscription ratio is the clearest indicator of local demand. Headteacher Michelle Lake leads a small primary of 95 pupils against a capacity of 250, meaning there is plenty of physical room to grow. The school serves a community with 40.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, and offers nursery provision for children from age three. Facilities include a sensory room, art studios, music rooms, and a chapel, alongside outdoor playgrounds and playing fields.
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
8 Nov 2022Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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
08:50 – 15:30
Source: woodhall.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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