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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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