# Parkgate Junior School — Watford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.6/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Sarah Pipe

## Contact

- **Address:** Parkgate Junior School, North Watford, Hertfordshire
- **Phone:** 16082024
- **Website:** https://www.parkgatejm.herts.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/watford/parkgate-junior-school-6959

## About

Parkgate Junior School is a 2 form entry Junior School in North Watford, Hertfordshire. We are linked to Parkgate Infants School and the majority of children transfer directly from Parkgate Infants in Year 3. Our School is a happy dynamic community where every child is inspired through discovery and learning, to reach their full potential, in preparation for a successful future.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jun 2018
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2018

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent school with a caring community: My child has been attending Parkgate Junior School for a year now and I'm thoroughly impressed with the staff, facilities, and values. The school's focus on healthy living and sports is fantastic and my child has made many friends through the various clubs and activities. We've had a great experience so far and I'm confident that my child will continue to thrive here. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Good school with some areas for improvement: We've been at Parkgate Junior School for a year now and while we've had some positive experiences, we've also encountered some challenges. The staff are generally supportive, but there have been some communication breakdowns. The facilities are good, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and involve them in decision-making. Overall, it's an okay school, but we're not entirely satisfied. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school that exceeded our expectations: We moved to the area three years ago and our children started at Parkgate Junior School. We were a bit worried about the transition from the infants school, but the staff were incredibly supportive and made the process smooth. The school's emphasis on academic achievement and character development is outstanding, and our children have flourished here. We're so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend the school. *(Jun 2020)*

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