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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.4 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
410
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England/Christian
Summary
With 67% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, this primary school performs better than 45% of schools nationwide. While parent satisfaction is high at 88%, the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests there are areas needing attention. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it ranks lower than many others, reflecting potential challenges in its overall performance.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 67% | Top 45% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
83%
School has high expectations
79%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White Other26.6%
White British22.9%
Asian Indian12.4%
Black African12.2%
Mixed Other5.1%
Asian Other3.9%
Other2.9%
Asian Chinese2.9%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Black Other0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Location
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51.65821, -0.39646 · WD17 1JJ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN142221
School typeFree schools
Websitewatfordstjohns.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School a good school?
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School scores 12.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Watford St John's Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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