Field Junior School is a primary school in Watford, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. 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.
Field Junior School currently has around 241 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.5% boys and 46.5% girls. Around 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.9%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 20.7%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.9% , followed by indian at 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Watford Field Road, Watford, WD18 0AZ |
| Website: | http://www.fieldjm.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01923221877 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jeannette Brooks |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117160 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/11/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 241 |
| Number of Boys: | 129 |
| Number of Girls: | 112 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 20.70% | 50 |
| Pakistani | 19.90% | 48 |
| Indian | 13.70% | 33 |
| Other White | 9.10% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 8.70% | 21 |
| Chinese | 8.30% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 9 |
| African | 3.70% | 9 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.10% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Junior School Watford Field Road , WD18 0AZ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Neal Street , WD18 0WF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Primary School Derby Road , WD17 2LX | 2out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chater Junior School Addiscombe Road , WD18 0WN | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bromet Primary School Oxhey Road , WD19 4SG | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | - not rated | 464 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Westfield Academy Tolpits Lane , WD18 6NS | - not rated | 1,714 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,702 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 594 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chessbrook Education Support Centre Tolpits Lane , WD18 6LJ | 4out of 4 | 1,608 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.