SchoolScoresWarren Dell Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Gosforth Lane, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7UZ
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding 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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 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 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% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 27 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 83% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Watford. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%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
33 pupils in this year group.
73% — 9 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 24% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 73% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 2 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 55 |
| Of those, offered a place | 27 (49%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 126 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 12 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.5% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.6% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 22nd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 56% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 32nd highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 30% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.9 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 36th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 3% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.4 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 36 state primary schools in Watford. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.3% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Oxhey Wood Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Meryl School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodhall Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfields Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromet Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastbury Farm Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Grimsdyke School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Warren Dell Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Warren Dell Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2024.
How did Warren Dell Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Warren Dell Primary School?
100% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Warren Dell Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Warren Dell Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 55 families put Warren Dell Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 2 first-choice applications for every place. 27 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 144905.
- 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.