The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England/Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 410
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- POPPY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anna Pyatt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ
Town setting
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Chater Junior School
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Lanchester Primary School
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Chater Infant School
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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Primary · 1000m away
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School currently has 410 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watford St John's Church of England Primary School take?
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is in Watford, WD17 1JJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watford St John's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Watford St John's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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