Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School is a primary school in Watford, 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.
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School currently has around 205 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 5.2% 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 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 25.4%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.6% , followed by other white at 15.1%
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: | Northfield Gardens, Watford, WD24 7RL |
| Website: | http://www.parkgateinfants.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01923221984 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gwyn Pritchard |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117163 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 205 |
| Number of Boys: | 98 |
| Number of Girls: | 107 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 25.40% | 52 |
| Pakistani | 16.60% | 34 |
| Other White | 15.10% | 31 |
| Indian | 10.70% | 22 |
| Other Asian | 6.30% | 13 |
| African | 5.90% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 4.40% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 3.40% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 1,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wall Hall Nursery School University of Hertfordshire , Watford Campus WD25 8AT | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Northfield Gardens , WD24 7RL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkgate Junior School Southwold Road , WD24 7DN | 4out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meriden Primary School Harvest End , WD25 9UA | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meriden Junior School Harvest End , Garston WD2 4TB | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meriden Infant School Harvest End , Garston WD2 4TB | - not rated | 675 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,366 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Francis Combe School and Community College Horseshoe Lane , WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Future Academies Watford Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW | - not rated | 2,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Michael's Catholic High School High Elms Lane , Garston WD25 0SS | - not rated | 2,599 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Stanborough School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Secondary School Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanborough Primary School Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield School Church Road , WD17 4QB | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Garston Manor School Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HR | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.