SchoolScoresField Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Watford Field Road, Watford, WD18 0AZ
01923 221877 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 23 November 2017.
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 | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 91% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 15th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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
60 pupils in this year group.
85% — 21 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 85% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 95% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 12th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.1% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.9% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 11th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 27th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 39% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 67% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 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
- Watford Field School (Infant and Nursery) 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
- Central Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chater Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromet Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Laurance Haines School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushey and Oxhey Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Watford St John's CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chater Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Bushey Manor Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longwood School 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Field Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Field Junior School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Field Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 23 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Field Junior School?
79% of the 14 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Field 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 117160.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.