How many pupils does Watford St John's Church of England Primary School have?

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School has 410 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Watford St John's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

67% of pupils at Watford St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is part of POPPY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is located at 32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ.

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ

Not rated

Inspected 25 February 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

67%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

410

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a free school in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 410 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England/Christian religious character. It is part of POPPY ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.4% 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: 410 / 420 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England/Christian
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 February 2025

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

12.7%

Free school meals

49.4%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

9.8%

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)

67%

Expected standard (RWM)

13%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

9.5%

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.

16.37

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.3 vs 2023/24

26.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.8 vs 2023/24

27.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +7.3 vs 2023/24

£41,966

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↓ −£9,427 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.

£6,424

Spend per pupil

£6,371

Income per pupil

43%

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: 32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ
Phone: 01923255017
Headteacher: Anna Pyatt
Website: https://watfordstjohns.org

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?: Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a free school in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Watford St John's Church of England Primary School have?: Watford St John's Church of England Primary School has 410 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Watford St John's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 67% of pupils at Watford St John's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is part of POPPY ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Watford St John's Church of England Primary School?: Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is located at 32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ.

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