The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 111
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Andy Scott (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Watling View, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2NU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMandeville Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Marlborough Science Academy
Secondary · 644m away
Killigrew Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 936m away
St Columba's College
Independent · 1.1km away
St Peter's School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Albans Independent College
Independent · 1.6km away
Prae Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
How Wood Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Watling View School's Ofsted rating?
Watling View School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Watling View School?
Watling View School currently has 111 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Watling View School take?
Watling View School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Watling View School?
Watling View School is in St Albans, AL1 2NU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Watling View School have a sixth form?
Yes, Watling View School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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