Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
URN: 117163 • Watford WD24 7RL
Overview
- Name
- Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
- URN
- 117163
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gwyn Pritchard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923221984
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northfield Gardens, Watford WD24 7RL
Summary
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School is a community primary school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 205 students and a capacity of 210, the school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children can develop a love for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of a positive first school experience, fostering enthusiasm and curiosity in young learners.
The curriculum at Parkgate is designed to offer a wide range of stimulating learning opportunities across various subjects, including English, maths, science, and the arts. The school promotes an ethos of partnership between home and school, actively involving parents and carers in their children's education. This collaborative approach is reflected in the school's commitment to creating a safe and caring atmosphere where children can thrive.
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School has maintained a 'good' rating from Ofsted, with aspirations to achieve an outstanding status in the future. The school community values inclusivity and support, ensuring that every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Parkgate is designed to offer a wide range of stimulating learning opportunities across various subjects, including English, maths, science, and the arts. The school promotes an ethos of partnership between home and school, actively involving parents and carers in their children's education. This collaborative approach is reflected in the school's commitment to creating a safe and caring atmosphere where children can thrive.
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School has maintained a 'good' rating from Ofsted, with aspirations to achieve an outstanding status in the future. The school community values inclusivity and support, ensuring that every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Governors' Overview and Role (governance)
- Who's Who (governance)
- School Events >> (calendar)
- Term Dates (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Nursery Admissions (other)
- School Admissions (other)
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- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 98
- Girls
- 107
- FSM %
- 5.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 98 | 107 | 210 | 5.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 102 | 103 | 210 | 6.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 95 | 112 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 95 | 112 | 210 | 7.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 199 | 93 | 106 | 210 | 9.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 207 | 101 | 106 | 210 | 7.80 |
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