Watling View School
URN: 117683 • St Albans AL1 2NU
Overview
- Name
- Watling View School
- URN
- 117683
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andy Scott (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01727850560
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watling View, St Albans AL1 2NU
Summary
Watling View School is a community special school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to 111 pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex and profound learning difficulties. The school’s ethos centres on fostering independence, communication, and social skills, ensuring that each student is well-prepared for adulthood and life beyond school. The guiding vision of the school is encapsulated in the motto, "Be kind, Be responsible, Be the Best You Can."
The curriculum at Watling View is designed to provide personalised learning opportunities tailored to the individual needs of each pupil. This approach allows students to develop essential life skills through practical tasks and structured routines, promoting both independence and confidence. The school encourages learners to engage actively in their education, fostering a positive self-image and a willingness to learn.
In addition to academic learning, Watling View School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and social interaction. By creating a supportive environment, the school aims to empower students to make choices, solve problems, and build meaningful relationships within their community. Parents are encouraged to be involved and can contact the school office for more information or to arrange visits.
The curriculum at Watling View is designed to provide personalised learning opportunities tailored to the individual needs of each pupil. This approach allows students to develop essential life skills through practical tasks and structured routines, promoting both independence and confidence. The school encourages learners to engage actively in their education, fostering a positive self-image and a willingness to learn.
In addition to academic learning, Watling View School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and social interaction. By creating a supportive environment, the school aims to empower students to make choices, solve problems, and build meaningful relationships within their community. Parents are encouraged to be involved and can contact the school office for more information or to arrange visits.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Parent Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Heathlands School (67.0)
- St Luke's School (55.8)
- Links Academy (50.8)
- Batchwood School (46.8)
- Homewood Independent School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 111
- Boys
- 72
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 34.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 111 | 72 | 39 | 34.30 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 99 | 69 | 30 | 38.60 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 59 | 31 | 34.30 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 59 | 31 | 34.30 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 90 | 59 | 31 | 32.50 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 91 | 60 | 31 | 27.60 |
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