Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
410
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Christian primary school serving the Watford community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 410 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Watford St John's Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Anna Pyatt, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12022nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 22 in Watford.
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 155 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 88% recommending the school (77 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Watford St John's Church of England Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Rounders, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Watford, Watford St John's Church of England 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Christian |
| Address | 32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Watford, WD17 1JJ |
| Headteacher | Anna Pyatt |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 410 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.0% |
| School Capacity | 410 / 420 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Feb 2025Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12022nd of 13,686
Nationally
1359th of 1,612
In East of England
21st of 22
In Watford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
43%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
77 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
155
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
64 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
32 Clarendon Road, Watford
Watford, WD17 1JJ
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