Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School, based in Stevenage, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School currently has around 214 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 19.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (60.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bridge Road West, Stevenage, SG1 2NU |
| Website: | http://www.woolenwickinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01438216070 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Pallant |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117323 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/10/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 214 |
| Number of Boys: | 115 |
| Number of Girls: | 99 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 60.30% | 129 |
| Other White | 9.80% | 21 |
| Indian | 7.00% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 4.70% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 8 |
| African | 3.30% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolenwick Junior School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School Bridge Road West , SG1 2NU | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School Letchmore Road , SG1 3PS | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlands Primary School and Nursery Pound Avenue , SG1 3JA | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hertfordshire College Monkswood Way , SG1 1LA | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education and Youth Services (Herts) 38 Park Place , SG1 1DP | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redemption Academy P O Box 352 , SG1 9AG | - not rated | 1,928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilltop School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| High Wick School Webb Rise , SG1 5QU | - not rated | 2,088 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Larwood School Larwood Drive , SG1 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.