SchoolScoresWoolenwick Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, SG1 2NU
01438 216565 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 December 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Stevenage comparisons use the 14 of its 29 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 15 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stevenage | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stevenage. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stevenage. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stevenage. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 83% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stevenage. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 51% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stevenage. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 77% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 14 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stevenage. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 84% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stevenage figures pool parents at the Stevenage schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points below the Hertfordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 77% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 14th highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.7% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 25th highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 11th highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 29 state primary schools in Stevenage. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023
- Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)
- Fairlands Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 strong, 2 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Almond Hill Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broom Barns Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bedwell Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Woolenwick Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Woolenwick Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 December 2023.
How did Woolenwick Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Woolenwick Junior School?
93% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Woolenwick Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117322.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.