The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp 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)
101
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.
11% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 227
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Craig Davies (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Mead, Carpenders Park, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 5BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarren Dell Primary School
Primary · 962m away
Woodhall Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Colnbrook School
Special school · 1.0km away
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Margaret's School
Independent · 1.5km away
Greenfields Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km away
Grimsdyke School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Meryl School's Ofsted rating?
St Meryl School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Meryl School?
St Meryl School currently has 227 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Meryl School take?
St Meryl School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Meryl School?
St Meryl School is in Watford, WD19 5BT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Meryl School have a sixth form?
No, St Meryl School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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