Laurance Haines School
URN: 143603 • Watford WD18 0DD
Overview
- Name
- Laurance Haines School
- URN
- 143603
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Ball (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923233146
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Watford WD18 0DD
Summary
Laurance Haines School is a mixed primary academy located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 468 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school is committed to nurturing a supportive community where every child feels valued and included, encapsulated in their ethos of “You see me. You hear me. I belong.” The school promotes respect, trust, innovation, and inspiration among its students and staff.
The curriculum at Laurance Haines School is designed to foster personal development and a strong understanding of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily teaching and reinforced through assemblies and a positive behaviour policy, ensuring that students are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.
Laurance Haines School also prioritises communication with parents, particularly regarding school operations during adverse weather conditions. The school uses various channels, including text messages and social media, to keep families informed. Overall, Laurance Haines School aims to provide a safe and enriching environment for all its pupils.
The curriculum at Laurance Haines School is designed to foster personal development and a strong understanding of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into daily teaching and reinforced through assemblies and a positive behaviour policy, ensuring that students are well-prepared to contribute positively to society.
Laurance Haines School also prioritises communication with parents, particularly regarding school operations during adverse weather conditions. The school uses various channels, including text messages and social media, to keep families informed. Overall, Laurance Haines School aims to provide a safe and enriching environment for all its pupils.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Celebrating SEND Day (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
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
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 468
- Boys
- 233
- Girls
- 235
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 468 | 233 | 235 | 420 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 468 | 240 | 228 | 420 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 451 | 216 | 235 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 451 | 216 | 235 | 420 | 16.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 438 | 203 | 235 | 420 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 456 | 213 | 243 | 420 | 13.40 |
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