Central Primary School

About Central Primary School

Central Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Watford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 411 pupils on roll and is well-filled (91% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Central Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sabriye Wright, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11560th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 22 in Watford.

Central Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 104 applications for 53 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 37 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Central Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Football, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Book Club, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Watford, Central Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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