Watford primary schools deliver consistently strong results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 26% achieve the higher standard, more than triple the England average of 8%. Knutsford Primary Academy, Nascot Wood Junior School, and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Watford are among the highest-performing options, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 42 schools serving Watford, families across Cassiobury, Town Centre, Garston, and Oxhey have extensive choice. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Edge Grove School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Purcell School | Independent | All-through | 8-18+ years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 8-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | St Meryl School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #5 | Cassiobury Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.7/10Excellent |
| #20 | Lanchester Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #24 | Chater Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #25 | Laurance Haines School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
| #30 | Ascot Road Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
| N/A | Chater Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| N/A | York House School | Independent | Primary | 3-13 years | Mixed | None | 9.4/10Elite |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 3-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Haberdashers' Boys' School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Boys | None | 10/10Elite |
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | The Orchard Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #8 | Kingsway Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #10 | Beechfield School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #12 | St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.1/10Good |
| #16 | Coates Way JMI and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #21 | Parkgate Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | Kingsway Infants' School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Stanborough Primary School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 5-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Field Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #14 | Willow Tree Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Leavesden JMI School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #26 | The Grove Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7.5/10Excellent |
| N/A | Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School | Independent | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Hindu | Information not available |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
Independent • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Nascot Wood Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| N/A | Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Knutsford Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Bromet Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Warren Dell Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
| #15 | Oxhey Wood Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #17 | Greenfields Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #18 | St Joseph Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 10/10Elite |
| #29 | Woodhall Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Central Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
| #28 | Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
| N/A | Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 6.6/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Cherry Tree Primary School, Watford | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
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