The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 238
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Keith Smithard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
May 2004 | Inspection
Location
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 409m away
Knutsford Primary Academy
Primary · 603m away
Beechfield School
Primary · 979m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Grove Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Stanborough Secondary School
Independent · 1.2km away
Nascot Wood Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkgate Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Parkgate Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkgate Junior School?
Parkgate Junior School currently has 238 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkgate Junior School take?
Parkgate Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parkgate Junior School?
Parkgate Junior School is in Watford, WD24 7DN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkgate Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Parkgate Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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