Woodhall Primary School
Watford, WD19 6QX · Hertfordshire · primary school
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301st of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 1,361 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 39.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.30 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodhall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-12.
Getting in
The published school roll is 76 pupils against a stated capacity of 250. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 2 pupils? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022-12 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodhall Primary School
Overview
Woodhall Primary School is described as a “nurturing, small, family orientated school” where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders have designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that supports strong personal development, with pupils demonstrating “passion, resilience, respectfulness, inclusivity, aspiration and family.” The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with effective safeguarding arrangements and high aspirations for all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and well mannered,” behaving well in lessons and around the school, with bullying reported as rare.
- Reading and phonics are planned effectively, ensuring pupils become “fluent and confident readers” by Year 6, supported by initiatives like birthday books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” through early identification and effective strategies, including the ‘ROWAN’ provision.
- Governors effectively hold leaders to account, and staff appreciate actions taken to reduce workload, such as providing “well-being days.”
- The early years provision is strong, with children quickly learning routines and demonstrating “well-developed social skills.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clearly define the knowledge pupils should learn in every subject, particularly end points, to ensure pupils are “well prepared for secondary school.”
- The early years environment, especially the outdoor area, is not “language-rich enough,” hindering some children’s acquisition of key vocabulary needed for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving timely training and concerns being “carefully recorded and followed through.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 39% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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