Watchlytes Primary School
URN: 149333 • Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AZ
Overview
- Name
- Watchlytes Primary School
- URN
- 149333
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 37.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicki Jaeggi (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01707886222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City AL7 2AZ
Summary
Watchlytes Primary School is a mixed academy located in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with a current enrollment of 158 pupils and a capacity of 240. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community, aiming to foster happiness and confidence in its learners. The ethos revolves around celebrating successes while learning from mistakes, ensuring that every child feels valued and engaged.
The curriculum at Watchlytes is designed to promote creativity, curiosity, and collaboration among students. High expectations are set across all areas of the school, with a focus on providing an enabling learning environment. The school actively encourages parental involvement, recognizing the importance of a strong partnership between home and school in supporting children's education.
Various events and initiatives, such as parent cafes and assemblies, are regularly organized to strengthen community ties and enhance the educational experience. The school also prioritizes health and well-being, offering immunisation programs and anti-bullying initiatives, ensuring a holistic approach to student development. For more information, visit their website at watchlytesprimary.org.
The curriculum at Watchlytes is designed to promote creativity, curiosity, and collaboration among students. High expectations are set across all areas of the school, with a focus on providing an enabling learning environment. The school actively encourages parental involvement, recognizing the importance of a strong partnership between home and school in supporting children's education.
Various events and initiatives, such as parent cafes and assemblies, are regularly organized to strengthen community ties and enhance the educational experience. The school also prioritizes health and well-being, offering immunisation programs and anti-bullying initiatives, ensuring a holistic approach to student development. For more information, visit their website at watchlytesprimary.org.
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Nearby alternatives
- Applecroft School (70.2)
- Applecroft School (66.1)
- Commonswood Primary & Nursery School (65.5)
- Templewood Primary School (62.2)
- The Holy Family Catholic Primary School (61.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- IVY LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 158
- Boys
- 86
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 28.80
- Open date
- 2022-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 86 | 72 | 240 | 28.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 183 | 97 | 86 | 240 | 29.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 240 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 240 |
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