Martins Wood Primary School, Stevenage
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Martins Wood Primary has transformed behaviour and created calm classrooms where pupils can focus on learning. Staff are well-trained in teaching reading, writing and maths, breaking down lessons so pupils aren't overwhelmed and providing timely help when needed. The school is particularly effective at supporting disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs, ensuring they make good progress alongside their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong improvements in pupil behaviour with calm, orderly classrooms that support learning
- Effective safeguarding with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Well-trained staff who break down learning effectively, especially in reading, writing and mathematics
- Good attendance rates that are improving, with leaders responding quickly to any issues
- Ambitious early years curriculum that prepares children well for Year 1
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils with SEND have writing targets that are not well matched to their needs, affecting their progress
- Checks on pupils' writing progress are not always informing teachers' next steps precisely enough
- Some writing knowledge and skills are not being maximised due to inconsistent assessment feedback
- Governors are still developing a clearer understanding of their role
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, musical performances, school clubs, Pupil Parliament, debating (through work with other schools), leadership roles including sports crew, walk to school week
Martins Wood Primary School has made significant improvements in safeguarding, behaviour and the curriculum. Overall, pupils now achieve in line with national expectations, with particular progress in reading, mathematics and reducing unwelcome behaviour.
At a Glance
17.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 78%. Maths has improved from 67% to 85%. Writing has improved from 53% to 69%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
29.1
Infant (KS1)
24.0
KS2
20
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
68%
Available places
532 pupils
780 capacity
248 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stevenage
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stevenage
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.29752%
Overall absence
12.25806%
Persistent absence
465
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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