The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 85% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
85%
+23.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Jeannette Brooks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Watford Field Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Field Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Field Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Field Junior School?
Field Junior School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Field Junior School take?
Field Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Field Junior School?
Field Junior School is in Watford, WD18 0AZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Field Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Field Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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