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Bromet Primary School

Watford, WD19 4SGPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
80%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1507 of 13,686 nationally

About Bromet Primary School

Bromet Primary School in Watford is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 5 to 11, currently home to 274 children against a capacity of 280. That near-full roll is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 112 applications for just 39 places, with 28 of those coming as first preferences and only 26 offers made at that stage. The oversubscription ratio sits at 2.87, meaning nearly three families compete for every spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.8%, notably lower than the national primary average of around 23%, suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school has no nursery provision and no religious character, so its appeal appears to rest squarely on its academic reputation and local standing rather than faith or early-years ties.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxhey Road, Watford, Watford, WD19 4SG
HeadteacherRebecca Whiteman
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils274
Free School Meals (FSM)8.8%
School Capacity274 / 280 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Jan 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballAthleticsGymnasticsSwimmingCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChoirChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingOther

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

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Bromet 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.