How many pupils does Kingsway Junior School have?

Kingsway Junior School has 236 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kingsway Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Kingsway Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).

How does Kingsway Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

80% of pupils at Kingsway Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Kingsway Junior School?

Kingsway Junior School is located at Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH.

Kingsway Junior School

Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH

Good

Inspected 7 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

80%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

236

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Kingsway Junior School

Kingsway Junior School is a community school in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 236 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 80% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 33.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 236 / 240 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 7 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

26.8%

Free school meals

33.6%

EAL

3.0%

SEN support

24.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

80%

Expected standard (RWM)

15%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

108

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

11.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

23.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

9.57

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

£47,175

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 18% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,296 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,824

Spend per pupil

£6,706

Income per pupil

45%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH
Phone: 01923672583
Headteacher: Jo Beale
Website: http://www.kingswayjm.herts.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kingsway Junior School?: Kingsway Junior School is a community school in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Kingsway Junior School have?: Kingsway Junior School has 236 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kingsway Junior School's Ofsted rating?: Kingsway Junior School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 June 2022).
How does Kingsway Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 80% of pupils at Kingsway Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Kingsway Junior School?: Kingsway Junior School is located at Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH.

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