Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
98%
Capacity
235
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Watford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicky Selby, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is a popular choice with families — it received 174 applications for 59 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 75 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) include Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Football, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Choir, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Watford, Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Neal Street, Watford, Watford, WD18 0WF |
| Headteacher | Nicky Selby |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.2% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 240 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (23 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
174
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
75 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Neal Street, Watford
Watford, WD18 0WF
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