Is Ascot Road Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 308th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Ascot Road Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 75% of pupils at Ascot Road Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Ascot Road Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Ascot Road Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Ascot Road Primary School

Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AD

Local ranking308th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 75.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 76.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 80.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 75.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 383
Boys: 214 (55%)
Girls: 177 (45%)
Capacity: 420 (93% full)
SEND: 12.8%
FSM Eligible: 22.7%
EAL: 46.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 11.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Budget per Pupil: £5,828/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 17.3%
Asian Pakistani: 17.3%
Asian Other: 15.0%
Asian Indian: 14.2%
White Other: 10.9%
Mixed Other: 6.7%
Black African: 5.3%
Other: 3.9%

17.3%

White British

17.3%

Asian Pakistani

15.0%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01923801559

nbeere@ascotroad.herts.sch.uk

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Ascot Road

Watford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 140956
UKPRN: 10046825
Establishment No.: 2043
Trust: DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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