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Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.3 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
411
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With 69% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary school performs better than 61% of schools nationwide. However, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing attention. Parents should consider these academic strengths alongside the need for further development in the school's overall quality.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other25.3%
Black African14.1%
Asian Indian12.2%
Asian Pakistani10.9%
White British10.2%
Asian Other6.8%
Mixed Other5.4%
Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Other1.7%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Location
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51.65582, -0.39180 · WD17 2LX
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117156
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.central.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Central Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Central Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Central Primary School a good school?
Central Primary School scores 5.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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