Laurance Haines School

URN: 117320 • Watford WD18 0DD

Overview

Name
Laurance Haines School
URN
117320
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Roach (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Vicarage Road, Watford WD18 0DD

Summary

Laurance Haines School is a mixed community primary school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a capacity of 420 students. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every child feels seen, heard, and valued. Their ethos is encapsulated in the belief that the community should nurture, respect, trust, innovate, inspire, and provide choices for all members.

The curriculum at Laurance Haines School is designed to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily teaching and reinforced through assemblies and a positive behaviour policy, preparing students to engage positively in modern British society.

In addition to academic support, the school prioritises effective communication with parents, particularly during adverse weather conditions. They utilise platforms like Arbor to keep families informed about school closures or important updates, ensuring a strong connection between the school and the community it serves.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
420
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-10-31
Last Ofsted
2014-11-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 420
2024-09-11 420
2023-09-11 420
2022-09-11 420
2021-09-11 420
2020-09-11 420

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