Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

About Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School is a vibrant, two form entry primary school in the centre of Watford. We have high expectations, a vibrant, rich curriculum and a strong Christian ethos. We encourage our children to take risks, solve problems, use our core values and be independent in their learning.

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Key Facts

Founded 2016

Head/Principal Miss Anna Pyatt

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.3

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 77 responses • 18.8% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

93.5% positive 5.2% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.2% positive 5.2% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92.3% positive 5.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

79.2% positive 9.1% negative

My child does well at this school

91% positive 9.1% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 77 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

18.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

54.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily D

Parent Sep 12, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience!"

My children love going to St John's. The teachers are dedicated, friendly and really care about the children's well-being. I feel so lucky to have found this school - the values and ethos are exactly what I want for my children. We've had a great experience here!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca P

Parent Feb 15, 2022

4.0

"Growing Together in Love and Respect"

We've only been at St John's for a year, but we've already seen the impact of the school's values on our child. They feel happy and confident, and we're really grateful for the support of the teachers. We do wish they had more extracurricular activities, but overall we're happy.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Chris T

Parent May 25, 2021

5.0

"Fantastic Facilities!"

The facilities at St John's are amazing - my child has loved visiting the Blind Centre and St Albans Cathedral as part of their learning. The teachers are always looking for ways to engage the children and make learning fun. We're really happy with our decision to send our child here!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David B

Parent Nov 28, 2020

3.0

"Mixed Experience"

We moved our child to St John's a few years ago, and while they've had some great experiences, we've also had some issues with communication from the school. The teachers are generally great, but we feel that the school could do more to support children with special needs. Overall, it's been okay, but we're not convinced they're the best fit for our child.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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