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Ascot Road Primary School

Watford, WD18 8ADPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
41%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#12,385
of 13,686 nationally

About Ascot Road Primary School

Ascot Road Primary School sits at the very bottom of the Watford primary school rankings, a stark contrast to the local authority average. While Hertfordshire’s average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 sits at 64%, Ascot Road’s figure is just 41%. That 23-point gap is the headline here, and it places the school 298th out of 401 primary schools in the county. In the East of England region, it falls in the bottom 13% of schools nationally. The school’s ranking score of 41 out of 100 puts it firmly in the bottom 50 tier. For parents comparing options, this is a school where academic outcomes are significantly below the norm for the area, and it’s worth understanding why before making a decision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAscot Road, Watford, Watford, WD18 8AD
HeadteacherNatalie Beere
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils383
Free School Meals (FSM)22.7%
School Capacity383 / 420 (91% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Sports HallDining HallArt StudiosForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessFilm ClubBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: ascotroad.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ascot Road Primary School

Ascot Road Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.