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How Wood Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a community primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 223 pupils, and a capacity of 220 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–11

Age range

223

Pupils

220

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

How Wood Primary and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for How Wood Primary and Nursery School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 223 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 220 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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How Wood Primary and Nursery School — School Information

Full address
Spooners Drive, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2HU
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
14% of pupils
DfE URN
117235

Other Primary Schools in St Albans

If How Wood Primary and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in St Albans are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — How Wood Primary and Nursery School

Is How Wood Primary and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes — How Wood Primary and Nursery School currently has 223 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 220 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for How Wood Primary and Nursery School?

Admission to How Wood Primary and Nursery School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does How Wood Primary and Nursery School cover?

How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for How Wood Primary and Nursery School?

How Wood Primary and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.