Open State Primary Mixed

How Wood Primary and Nursery School

Spooners Drive, St Albans, AL2 2HU
223 Pupils
220 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.00% FSM %
117 Boys
106 Girls
About How Wood Primary and Nursery School

How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving St Albans and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 223 pupils on roll. School capacity: 220. Current headteacher: CYNTHIA ROWE NAOMI PARKINS.

Information on How Wood Primary and Nursery School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency St Albans
Ward Park Street
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079565
URN 117235
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
DAWN HELFGOTT Chair of Governors 17/09/2025 17/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Niki Rowland Chair of Governors 22/09/2022 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Fitt Governor 08/02/2024 07/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
TESSA HARDING Governor 16/09/2025 16/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs DAWN HELFGOTT Governor 22/09/2022 16/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Co Headteacher Naomi Parkins Governor 16/03/2024 15/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zana Richardson Governor 08/02/2024 07/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Co Headteacher CYNTHIA ROWE Governor 01/09/2016 05/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
ALISON SHAH Governor 21/02/2026 20/02/2030 Appointed by LA
MICHELE STOKES Governor 17/09/2022 16/09/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs KELLIE WATERTON Governor 26/11/2024 26/11/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School has 223 pupils, with a capacity of 220.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at How Wood Primary and Nursery School is Mrs CYNTHIA ROWE NAOMI PARKINS.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is at Spooners Drive, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2HU, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at How Wood Primary and Nursery School: Does not have a sixth form.
How Wood Primary and Nursery School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs CYNTHIA ROWE NAOMI PARKINS
Spooners Drive, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2HU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117235
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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