The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good 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
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 408
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 27.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Lyon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Leavesden JMI School's Ofsted rating?
Leavesden JMI School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Leavesden JMI School?
Leavesden JMI School currently has 408 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Leavesden JMI School take?
Leavesden JMI School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Leavesden JMI School?
Leavesden JMI School is in Watford, WD25 7QZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Leavesden JMI School have a sixth form?
No, Leavesden JMI School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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