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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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- Watford WD17 1JJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers' careful planning and high expectations mean that pupils learn well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The broad curriculum provides opportunities for learning in a range of subjects. Trips, clubs, and other memorable experiences both motivate pupils and develop their positive attitudes to learning.
Areas Needing Improvement: Raising pupils’ achievement in writing to match standards in reading and mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: The experienced SENCo works closely with families and staff to identify pupils’ needs and provide the right support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and during social times. They behave respectfully towards each other and staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: The additional funding for pupils with SEND is used effectively. The impact of this support is carefully monitored to ensure that it is effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know about bullying and what to do if they see or experience it. Pupils say bullying is rare and if bullying was to happen then pupils are confident that adults would sort it out quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders, staff, and governors ensure that pupils are safe and happy in school. There is a strong culture of safeguarding.
Parent Feedback: Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They appreciate the care, attention, and good teaching their children receive.
Parental Involvement: The school uses external improvement partners who provide regular support for leaders and governors.
Extracurricular Activities: The funding has been used to provide increased opportunities for pupils to participate in competitive, inter-school sports activities and a variety of after-school clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Outdoor space is limited on the school’s urban site; however, the local park is used frequently for a range of PE and sport experiences.
Teacher Engagement: Staff work together well as a team. Staff who spoke with the inspector and those who completed Ofsted’s online survey spoke positively about the training and guidance they receive.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching across the school ensures that most pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders regularly check the quality of teaching and learning in lessons to identify and spread good practice throughout the school in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The English leader, and the mathematics leader, are experienced and confident and have a good understanding of their subjects. However, leadership of other subjects is not fully in place.
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England/Christian school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 380 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 31 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Through its Christian ethos, its comprehension of the needs of the community, and its focus on the needs of the students, the school offers children in Watford a distinctive educational experience.
It is wholly dedicated to providing all students with a high-quality education and enhancing their opportunities in life.
St. John's sits at the centre of a vibrantly diversified neighbourhood.
Children from Christian, non-Christian, and other faith backgrounds are all welcome at our school.
St. John's is built on fundamental Christian principles.
No matter what their background, every kid will be respected as a special child of God, given the chance to soar, and given the means to grow in self-assurance and self-belief.
Through this, our students will learn the value of community and helping others so that they can grow up to be productive members of society.
The school's curriculum will be innovative and demanding, encouraging students to set high goals while placing a strong emphasis on spoken English, reading, writing, numeracy, and computing.
The school will educate students both inside and outside of the classroom to promote fundamental British values and prepare them for life in contemporary Britain.
Encourage all kids to learn about Christianity and participate in group worship and prayer.
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It is wholly dedicated to providing all students with a high-quality education and enhancing their opportunities in life.
St. John's sits at the centre of a vibrantly diversified neighbourhood.
Children from Christian, non-Christian, and other faith backgrounds are all welcome at our school.
St. John's is built on fundamental Christian principles.
No matter what their background, every kid will be respected as a special child of God, given the chance to soar, and given the means to grow in self-assurance and self-belief.
Through this, our students will learn the value of community and helping others so that they can grow up to be productive members of society.
The school's curriculum will be innovative and demanding, encouraging students to set high goals while placing a strong emphasis on spoken English, reading, writing, numeracy, and computing.
The school will educate students both inside and outside of the classroom to promote fundamental British values and prepare them for life in contemporary Britain.
Encourage all kids to learn about Christianity and participate in group worship and prayer.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 31.8 | 23.4 | 19.7 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 107 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 105 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 99 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | 58.01% | 55.82% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.87% | 7.37% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 62.31% | 60.34% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.89% | 9.67% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 60.92% | 59.43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.58% | 9.12% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 59.57% | 56.24% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 11.33% | 8.15% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
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| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 1st Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 20th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 18th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 24th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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31 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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