The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 21.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Sabriye Wright (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 417m away
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 556m away
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Primary · 730m away
Chater Junior School
Primary · 799m away
Chater Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Longwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Lanchester Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Central Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Central Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Central Primary School?
Central Primary School currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Central Primary School take?
Central Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Central Primary School?
Central Primary School is in Watford, WD17 2LX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Central Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Central Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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