Sauncey Wood Primary School

About Sauncey Wood Primary School

Sauncey Wood Primary School is a friendly, inclusive, and successful school that strives to provide a secure, happy and stimulating environment for its students. It is a one form entry primary school in the village of Batford on the outskirts of Harpenden. The school has a strong focus on developing its students' curiosity, kindness, and emotional intelligence.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Jamie Brewis

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 65 responses • 38.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

89.2% positive 9.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.9% positive 3.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

80.1% positive 17% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

80% positive 12.3% negative

My child does well at this school

87.7% positive 10.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 65 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

7.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

55.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Raj K

Parent Oct 15, 2023

5.0

"A great school with a strong sense of community"

We have just moved to a new area and our child has started at Sauncey Wood Primary School. From what we've seen so far, the school is fantastic. The playgrounds are amazing, the teachers seem very dedicated, and the values of the school align with our own. My child is really enjoying the school and we're so grateful to have found such a great community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily D

Parent Sep 1, 2023

5.0

"An outstanding school with a warm atmosphere"

I'm absolutely delighted with Sauncey Wood Primary School. My child has blossomed since joining the school two years ago. The facilities are excellent, the staff are kind and supportive, and the values of curiosity, kindness, and self-improvement are truly inspiring. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen S

Parent Jun 1, 2023

4.0

"A good school with some room for improvement"

We've been at Sauncey Wood Primary School for a year now and have mixed feelings. On the one hand, the school is very inclusive and the teachers are supportive. On the other hand, the curriculum seems a bit rushed and there's not enough attention paid to the individual needs of children. We've had to work hard to get our child the support they need, but overall it's a good school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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