Wood End School Catchment Area
Wood End School is a community primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 460 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
460
Pupils
450
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Wood End School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Wood End 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.
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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.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Wood End School — School Information
- Full address
- Yeomans Avenue, Harpenden, AL5 3EF
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 1.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117358
Other Primary Schools in Harpenden
If Wood End School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Harpenden are the next closest alternatives.
Sauncey Wood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 5HL
Manland Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 4QW
Roundwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 3AD
The Grove Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 1QB
The Grove Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 1QD
The Lea Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · AL5 4LE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Wood End School
Is Wood End School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Wood End School currently has 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 450 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wood End School? ▾
Admission to Wood End 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 Wood End School cover? ▾
Wood End School is a primary school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wood End School? ▾
Wood End School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.