How many pupils does Watchlytes Primary School have?

Watchlytes Primary School has 158 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Watchlytes Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Watchlytes Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021).

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

76% of pupils at Watchlytes Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Watchlytes Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Watchlytes Primary School is part of IVY LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Watchlytes Primary School?

Watchlytes Primary School is located at Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ.

Watchlytes Primary School

Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ

Inadequate

Inspected 28 September 2021

Inadequate

Ofsted

76%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

158

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Watchlytes Primary School

Watchlytes Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 158 pupils on roll. It is part of IVY LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021) rated it Inadequate. At the end of Key Stage 2, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 158 / 240 (66%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 28 September 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

32.9%

Free school meals

19%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

17.1%

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)

76%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

6.0%

Overall absence

14.4%

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.

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -2.8 vs 2023/24

5.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£54,900

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 44% on leadership pay

↑ +£12,056 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 2 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.

£8,302

Spend per pupil

£8,598

Income per pupil

40%

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: Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ
Phone: 01707886222
Head Teacher: Nicki Jaeggi
Website: watchlytesprimary.org

Academy Trust

IVY LEARNING TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Watchlytes Primary School?: Watchlytes Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Watchlytes Primary School have?: Watchlytes Primary School has 158 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Watchlytes Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Watchlytes Primary School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 September 2021).
How does Watchlytes Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 76% of pupils at Watchlytes Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Watchlytes Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Watchlytes Primary School is part of IVY LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Watchlytes Primary School?: Watchlytes Primary School is located at Watchlytes, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ.

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