Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

URN: 142221 • Watford WD17 1JJ

Overview

Name
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
URN
142221
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England/Christian
Admissions
Trust
POPPY ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Anna Pyatt (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01923255017
Website
Visit
Address
32 Clarendon Road, Watford WD17 1JJ

Summary

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a mixed free school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 410 pupils and a capacity of 420. As the only Church of England primary school in the area, it emphasizes educational excellence within a supportive Christian ethos, welcoming families of all faiths and none. The school aims to foster an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and respected.

The curriculum at St John's is designed to be enriched and challenging, encouraging learning through a variety of experiences. Recent activities include an Eco Ambassadors project involving planting wildflowers at St Mary’s Church and a successful Sports Day for Early Years and Key Stage One students. The school also organizes termly Parents' Forums, allowing families to engage with the school community and contribute feedback.

St John's is committed to providing a holistic education that not only focuses on academic achievement but also on personal growth and community involvement. The school actively encourages parental support and participation in various events, reinforcing its strong community ties.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
POPPY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420
Pupils
410
Boys
202
Girls
208
FSM %
12.00
Open date
2016-09-07
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-06-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 410 202 208 420 12.00
2024-09-11 380 182 198 420 10.30
2023-09-11 293 135 158 420 9.60
2022-09-11 293 135 158 420 9.60
2021-09-11 233 108 125 420 7.70
2020-09-11 177 82 95 420 5.70

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