Priors Wood Primary School
Primary school in Ware, Hertfordshire. Report card, Jan 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 6 January 2026, report published 9 February 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard | 53% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.7 milesChrist Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
School remains Good (Jul 2023)
- 0.8 milesSt Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Good (Jul 2023)
- 0.8 milesKingshill Infant School
Good (Jan 2023)
- 1.1 milesSacred Heart Catholic Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Oct 2024)
- 1.3 milesSt Catherine's Church of England Primary School
School remains Good (Jul 2024)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.