Lanchester Primary School

About Lanchester Primary School

Lanchester Primary School is a free school in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 334 pupils on roll. It is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 50% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

334 / 330 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD

Phone

01923224160

Head Teacher

Matt Morey

Website

https://lanchester.herts.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lanchester Primary School?

Lanchester Primary School is a free school in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Lanchester Primary School have?

Lanchester Primary School has 334 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Lanchester Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

73% of pupils at Lanchester Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Lanchester Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lanchester Primary School is part of DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is Lanchester Primary School?

Lanchester Primary School is located at Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD.