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Central Primary School

Watford, WD17 2LXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
37 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
#11,560
of 13,686 nationally

About Central Primary School

Central Primary School in Watford sits well below the Hertfordshire local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, a gap that will be a key consideration for parents. The school’s percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined stands at 46%, compared with the LA average of 64%. That 18-point difference places the school in the bottom half of primary schools nationally, ranking 282nd out of 401 in Hertfordshire. Its ranking score of 46 out of 100 reflects this, and the school sits in the bottom 50% tier nationally. While the school does have some bright spots — personal development was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection — the overall picture is one of a school that is currently underperforming relative to its peers in the county.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDerby Road, Watford, Watford, WD17 2LX
HeadteacherSabriye Wright
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils411
Free School Meals (FSM)21.9%
School Capacity411 / 450 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsNetballFootballTennisCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

CodingFilm ClubBook ClubEco ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:30-17:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Central Primary School

Central Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.