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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Our Local Governors (governance)
- Inclusion & SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) (sen)
- Prospective Parent Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Our Policies (other)
- Our Policies & Statutory Information (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Behaviour Policy & Home School Agreement (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- The School Day: Attendance & Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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