Nascot Wood 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.
Nascot Wood Junior School currently has around 240 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 11.7% 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 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 33.3%. white british pupils make up about 15% , followed by pakistani at 10.4%
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: | Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4YS |
| Website: | http://www.nascotwoodjm.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01923238784 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Christina Singh |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117311 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 240 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 113 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.3% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 33.30% | 80 |
| White British | 15.00% | 36 |
| Pakistani | 10.40% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 10.00% | 24 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 6.30% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 4.20% | 10 |
| Chinese | 3.80% | 9 |
| African | 2.50% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Nursery School Briar Road , WD25 0DX | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nascot Wood Junior School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT | 3out of 4 | 124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechfield School Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School Bellmount Wood Avenue , WD17 3PE | 3out of 4 | 909 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watford UTC 18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT | - not rated | 1,578 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | 4out of 4 | 1,877 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Boys Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF | - not rated | 1,877 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | 4out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Watford Grammar School for Girls Lady's Close , WD18 0AE | - not rated | 2,397 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,212 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 | 555 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd 4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| International Stanborough School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Integrated Services Programme Victoria House , 49 Vicarage Road WD18 0DE | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.