Is Oxhey Wood Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Strong standard and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 87th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Oxhey Wood Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Oxhey Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Oxhey Wood Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Oxhey Wood Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Oxhey Wood Primary School

Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7SL

Local ranking87th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

480

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 14.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 88.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 88.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 57

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 396
Boys: 181 (47%)
Girls: 206 (53%)
Capacity: 480 (81% full)
SEND: 21.0%
FSM Eligible: 31.7%
EAL: 55.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.8%
SEN Support: 16.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,758/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 34.1%
Asian Indian: 26.7%
White Other: 16.1%
Asian Other: 7.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 2.3%
Asian Pakistani: 1.5%

34.1%

White British

26.7%

Asian Indian

16.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

02084284828

head@oxheywood.agoralp.co.uk

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Oxhey Drive

Watford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 144906
UKPRN: 10065026
Establishment No.: 2137
Trust: AGORA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

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