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Kingsway Junior School

Watford, WD25 0JHPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
86%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#615 of 13,686 nationally

About Kingsway Junior School

Kingsway Junior School in Watford is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity. With 236 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 240, there is almost no slack in the system, which suggests that securing a place here is competitive. The school serves a notably diverse intake: 27.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools and points to a catchment that includes families from a wide range of economic backgrounds. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand, and its popularity is reflected in the fact that it is ranked second out of 22 primary schools in the Watford local authority area. This is a school that is both full and performing well above the local average, making it a strong choice for families who can secure a place.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBriar Road, Watford, Watford, WD25 0JH
HeadteacherJo Beale
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils236
Free School Meals (FSM)27.5%
School Capacity236 / 240 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsGymnasiumICT SuiteMusic RoomsForest SchoolDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersCross CountryFootballAthleticsTennisCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubArt ClubCoding

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.

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