The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 334
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matt Morey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChater Infant School
Primary · 737m away
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 784m away
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 806m away
Chater Junior School
Primary · 816m away
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
Special school · Grammar · 821m away
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Nascot Wood Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lanchester Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lanchester Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lanchester Primary School?
Lanchester Primary School currently has 334 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lanchester Primary School take?
Lanchester Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lanchester Primary School?
Lanchester Primary School is in Watford, WD17 3HD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lanchester Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lanchester Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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