SchoolScoresCassiobury Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, WD17 3PD
01923 232411 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
110 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Watford comparisons use the 19 of its 36 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Watford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 17th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 16th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 17th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied 13th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 58% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 89 parents who had raised a concern 16th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 12% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 18th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Watford figures pool parents at the Watford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
91 pupils in this year group.
77% — 13 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 26th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 34th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 65% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 3rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 45% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Nascot Wood Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 88% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Lanchester Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2017), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechfield School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Orchard Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chater Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Little Green Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ascot Road Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cassiobury Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Cassiobury Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
How did Cassiobury Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cassiobury Junior School?
71% of the 110 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Cassiobury Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117167.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.