Wood End School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Harpenden, East of England AL5 3EF · Hertfordshire
#66 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#469 of 15,697 nationally
About Wood End School
Wood End School is a local authority primary located in Harpenden, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 457 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 93.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 66th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (99th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 457; capacity filled 101.6%.
There are 19 schools in Harpenden; Wood End School ranks 7th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)80%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)33%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)2.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Wood End School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 457
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 2.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 101.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 80%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 33%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Wood End School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Roundwood Park School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,421 students · 946 m away
Roundwood Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
338 students · 1.0 km away
The King's School
Harpenden · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
169 students · 1.2 km away
St Hilda's School
Harpenden · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
134 students · 1.4 km away
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
149 students · 1.9 km away
The Lea Primary School and Nursery
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 1.9 km away
St George's School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,351 students · 2.0 km away
Harpenden Academy
Harpenden · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 2.3 km away
Manland Primary School
Harpenden · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students · 2.3 km away
Sir John Lawes School
Harpenden · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Livingstone Primary School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
457 students
Leagrave Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
Swallowfield Primary
Milton Keynes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
458 students
North Primary School and Nursery
Colchester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
Sheredes Primary School
Hoddesdon · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Cringleford CE VA Primary School
Norwich · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
458 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wood End School a good school?
Wood End School has a Success Index (England) of 93.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #66 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Wood End School rank in East of England?
Wood End School ranks #66 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #469 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wood End School?
Wood End School had 457 students in 2025.
Is Wood End School a primary school or a secondary school?
Wood End School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Wood End School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wood End School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.