Colnbrook School
URN: 117670 • Watford WD19 7UY
Overview
- Name
- Colnbrook School
- URN
- 117670
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Aplin (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084281281
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hayling Road, Watford WD19 7UY
Summary
Colnbrook School is a community special school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, catering to 129 pupils with a capacity of 130. The school focuses on supporting children with learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and speech and language difficulties. With a dedicated and caring staff, Colnbrook aims to provide a safe and vibrant learning environment where each child can reach their full potential.
The school's ethos is built around the principles of being 'ready, safe, and kind', which are integrated into all aspects of school life. Colnbrook offers a differentiated curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its pupils, fostering both intellectual and emotional growth. The school emphasizes the importance of positive relationships and encourages children to develop self-esteem and a sense of identity.
Colnbrook School values collaboration with parents, families, and other professionals to enhance the educational experience. The school is committed to creating a welcoming community that supports all stakeholders involved in the children's education, ensuring that every child has equal opportunities to succeed.
The school's ethos is built around the principles of being 'ready, safe, and kind', which are integrated into all aspects of school life. Colnbrook offers a differentiated curriculum tailored to meet the individual needs of its pupils, fostering both intellectual and emotional growth. The school emphasizes the importance of positive relationships and encourages children to develop self-esteem and a sense of identity.
Colnbrook School values collaboration with parents, families, and other professionals to enhance the educational experience. The school is committed to creating a welcoming community that supports all stakeholders involved in the children's education, ensuring that every child has equal opportunities to succeed.
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- Chessbrook Education Support Centre (67.7)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 129
- Boys
- 101
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 25.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 129 | 101 | 28 | 130 | 25.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 112 | 80 | 32 | 130 | 34.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 111 | 79 | 32 | 110 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 111 | 79 | 32 | 110 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 102 | 78 | 24 | 32.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 99 | 74 | 25 | 28.30 |
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