Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bridge Road West Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2NU |
| Reference Number | 117323 |
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School continues to receive accolades for its outstanding performance, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality education since its last grading in October 2017. The school provides a broad and engaging curriculum tailored to the needs of its pupils, promoting a rich understanding of subjects and helping students achieve strong outcomes. The positive environment ensures that all pupils feel safe and supported, allowing them to excel academically and socially. The school expertly supports those with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring inclusion and high achievement across the board.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 214 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.74%
Girls: 46.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 22% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 60.3% |
| White, Other | 9.8% |
| Indian | 7% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, caring, and well-behaved.
- The curriculum is broad, interesting, and well-developed.
- Teachers are skilled and have high expectations for all pupils.
- Children in Nursery make a strong start in language and communication.
- Early reading skills are prioritized, with effective phonics teaching.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported and achieve highly.
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behavior and manners.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 39 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Woolenwick Junior School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
0 miles |
|
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
0.64 miles |
|
Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
0.72 miles |
|
Almond Hill Junior School
Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP |
1 miles |
|
Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
1.13 miles |
|
Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
1.19 miles |
|
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD |
1.37 miles |
|
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.46 miles |
|
Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.52 miles |
|
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
1.53 miles |
|
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
1.54 miles |
|
Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
1.66 miles |
|
The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
1.66 miles |
|
Graveley Primary School
Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LJ |
1.69 miles |
|
Peartree Way Nursery School
Peartree Way, Stevenage, SG2 9EA |
1.94 miles |
|
The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ |
1.95 miles |
|
Roebuck Academy
St Margarets, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8RG |
1.95 miles |
|
Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School
Siccut Road, Little Wymondley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HN |
1.97 miles |
|
St Margaret Clitherow Roman Catholic Primary School
Monkswood Lane, (Off Monkswood Way), Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8QJ |
2.01 miles |
|
Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
2.02 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE |
0.54 miles |
|
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
0.71 miles |
|
Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
0.71 miles |
|
North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
1.14 miles |
|
Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.76 miles |
|
Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.76 miles |
|
The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
1.81 miles |
|
The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
2.06 miles |
|
Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
2.17 miles |
|
Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW |
2.3 miles |
|
East Hall School
The Calf House, East Hall Farm, St Pauls Walden, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8DL |
2.45 miles |
|
Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
2.66 miles |
|
Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
3.48 miles |
|
Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
3.9 miles |
|
St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
4.07 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
4.24 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
4.42 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
4.63 miles |
|
Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
4.8 miles |