How Wood Primary and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 3–11223 pupils

Spooners Drive, Park Street, AL2 2HUWebsite01727768885

Good223 pupilsAges 3–11

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Inspected Mar 2023

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils223

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Pupils223

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

223 / 220 (101%)

Avg Class Size

~28*

Head Teacher

Mrs CYNTHIA ROWE NAOMI PARKINS

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Mar 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 46%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.0x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.9%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.6%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support10.3%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.5%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health15 pupils (45%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder10 pupils (30%)

Speech, Language & Communication3 pupils (9%)

Other2 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

Not Assessed1 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)13

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)16

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils223

Free school meals13.5%

English as additional language9.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British71.7%

White Other9.0%

Mixed Other4.9%

Mixed White & Asian4.9%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.8%

Other1.3%

Indian1.3%

Traveller Irish1.3%

Bangladeshi1.3%

Chinese0.9%

Asian Other0.4%

White Irish0.4%

Black African0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£6,916

total expenditure per pupil

£-484 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,978

Support staff£1,617

Premises£270

Energy£133

Learning resources£466

Income per pupil£7,165

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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