Located in Watford, Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School currently has around 309 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.8% boys and 48.2% girls. Around 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 28.8%. indian pupils make up about 22% , followed by pakistani at 13.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, WD17 3PE |
| Website: | www.cassioburyinfants.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923222782 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Charlotte Cooper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117293 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 310 |
| Number of Pupils: | 309 |
| Number of Boys: | 160 |
| Number of Girls: | 149 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 28.80% | 89 |
| Indian | 22.00% | 68 |
| Pakistani | 13.30% | 41 |
| Other White | 9.10% | 28 |
| Other Asian | 6.10% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 3.90% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 3.90% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.20% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.90% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.30% | 4 |
| African | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Bellmount Wood Avenue , WD17 3PE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cassiobury Junior School Bellmount Wood Avenue , WD17 3PD | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Junior School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YS | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | - not rated | 1,744 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Croxley Danes School Baldwins Lane , Croxley Green WD3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,029 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | - not rated | 2,417 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durrants School Manor Way , Croxley Green WD3 3LX | - not rated | 2,470 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herts College Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield School Church Road , WD17 4QB | - not rated | 1,373 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 2,372 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 2,503 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 2,576 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York House School Sarratt Road , Croxley Green WD3 4LW | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.