The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 22.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Beere
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ascot Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Westfield Academy
Secondary · 498m away
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 521m away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 653m away
Croxley Danes School
Secondary · 746m away
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 826m away
Laurance Haines School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chater Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ascot Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ascot Road Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ascot Road Primary School?
Ascot Road Primary School currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ascot Road Primary School take?
Ascot Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ascot Road Primary School?
Ascot Road Primary School is in Watford, WD18 8AD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ascot Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ascot Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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