Located in Watford, Greenfields Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 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.

Greenfields Primary School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 90% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.7% boys and 46.3% girls. Around 21.4% 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 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56%). other white pupils make up about 20.8% , followed by indian at 10.2%

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.

School Information

Address: Ellesborough Close, Watford, WD19 6QH
Website: www.greenfields.herts.sch.uk/
Telephone: 02084281166
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Kate Day
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 117193

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 27/04/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 216
Number of Boys: 116
Number of Girls: 100

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.00%121
Other White20.80%45
Indian10.20%22
Other Asian4.60%10
Other Mixed3.70%8
Other (any other ethnic group)2.30%5
White and Black Caribbean0.90%2
White and Asian0.90%2
Unclassified0.50%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Above Average (5.4)
Writing: Average (-0.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (6.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
40%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
68%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
107.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
105.6
Local authority average
105.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oxhey Nursery School
Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL
3out of 4 2,908 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenfields Primary School
Ellesborough Close , WD19 6QH
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodhall Primary School
Woodhall Lane , South Oxhey WD19 6QX
3out of 4 813 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL
- not rated 836 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL
3out of 4 836 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Ainsdale Road , South Oxhey WD19 7DW
4out of 4 1,135 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Pinner Wood Middle School
Latimer Gardens , HA5 3RA
- not rated 1,768 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
West Lodge Middle School
West End Lane , HA5 1AF
- not rated 3,209 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northwood School
Potter Street , HA6 1QG
- not rated 1,940 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
UTC Heathrow
Potter Street , HA6 1QG
3out of 4 2,068 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC
Potter Street , HA6 1QG
- not rated 2,068 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Northwood School
Pinner Road , HA6 1QN
4out of 4 2,145 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane , HA3 6NR
3out of 4 3,186 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's School
Potter Street Hill , HA5 3ZF
- not rated 1,085 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Hangers Wood School
Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD1 6RF
- not rated 1,225 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Colnbrook School
Hayling Road , WD19 7UY
4out of 4 1,365 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
St Helen's School
Eastbury Road , HA6 3AS
- not rated 2,240 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Innellan House School
44 Love Lane , HA5 3EX
- not rated 2,764 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.