Parkgate Junior School
URN: 117162 • Watford WD24 7DN
Overview
- Name
- Parkgate Junior School
- URN
- 117162
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 72.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Pipe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923243905
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Southwold Road, Watford WD24 7DN
Summary
Parkgate Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in North Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 238 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school operates as a two-form entry institution, primarily receiving students from the linked Parkgate Infants School. The school’s ethos is centred on creating a dynamic learning environment where every child is encouraged to discover their potential and achieve academic success, particularly in core subjects such as English, Maths, and Science.
The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child, promoting not only academic skills but also social and emotional growth through PSHCE lessons and community engagement. Parkgate Junior School is committed to fostering healthy living, evidenced by its ‘healthy school’ status and participation in the local Schools Sports Partnership, which has earned it the ‘Active Mark’ for its focus on sports and fitness.
Additionally, the school benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that organises various events to support the school community. The school encourages good attendance, highlighting its importance for academic progress and overall learning experience.
The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child, promoting not only academic skills but also social and emotional growth through PSHCE lessons and community engagement. Parkgate Junior School is committed to fostering healthy living, evidenced by its ‘healthy school’ status and participation in the local Schools Sports Partnership, which has earned it the ‘Active Mark’ for its focus on sports and fitness.
Additionally, the school benefits from an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that organises various events to support the school community. The school encourages good attendance, highlighting its importance for academic progress and overall learning experience.
Useful links
- Google Classrooms (other)
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Purple Mash (other)
- SAM Learning (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 238
- Boys
- 112
- Girls
- 126
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 238 | 112 | 126 | 240 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 119 | 121 | 240 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 236 | 120 | 116 | 240 | 12.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 236 | 120 | 116 | 240 | 12.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 236 | 119 | 117 | 240 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 122 | 117 | 240 | 12.60 |
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