Wood End School
Community school
Harpenden, AL5 3EF
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 2% in England
3 of 42 in St Albans
Pupils
457
First preferences per place
1.27
2026/27
Absence
3.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 82% | 92% | 80% | |
| Higher standard | 28% | 43% | 33% | |
| Reading | 89% | 95% | 87% | |
| Writing | 87% | 95% | 92% | |
| Maths | 89% | 93% | 92% |
Nearby primary schools
- Roundwood Primary School · 0.6 mi · Report card · Top 19% in England
- The Lea Primary School and Nursery · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 10% in England
- St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 15% in England
- Harpenden Academy · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 6% in England
- Manland Primary School · 1.4 mi · No rating · Top 1% in England
- St Dominic Catholic Primary School · 1.7 mi · Outstanding
Best primary schools in Harpenden · Best primary schools in Hertfordshire
The neighbourhood
Wood End School is in Harpenden North (typical home £775,000, crime very low).
What is Wood End School's Ofsted rating?
Wood End School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Wood End School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Wood End School is in the top 2% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.