Woodlands Primary School
Borehamwood, WD6 5JF · Hertfordshire · primary school
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189th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.2/10 against 2,104 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodlands Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 21.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school communicate progress to parents between formal report dates?
What Ofsted said about Woodlands Primary School
Overview
Woodlands Primary School is described as a "happy, inclusive school" where leaders are united in their ambition to ensure every pupil feels they belong. The report highlights that pupils attend increasingly well because they feel safe and find learning fun, embodying values such as being kind, curious, and confident. Overall, the school meets expected standards in most areas, with inclusion and personal development rated at a strong standard.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with leaders providing "robust systems for early identification" of needs and ensuring provision is "precisely matched" to pupils.
- Personal development is also at a "strong standard," with a "very deliberately designed" programme that equips pupils to become "effective and successful citizens."
- Leaders use additional funding, such as the pupil premium, "highly effectively," resulting in improved achievement and attendance for disadvantaged pupils.
- Staff morale is high, and leaders are praised for considering staff wellbeing and strengthening expertise through professional learning.
- Pupils have a strong voice, with the school council influencing decisions such as the installation of new playground equipment.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support staff to "consistently adapt their teaching in the moment" based on ongoing assessments to maximise learning opportunities.
- Leaders must continue to focus on improving attendance, specifically by reducing the number of pupils who are "frequently absent."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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