Warren Dell Primary School is a primary school in Watford, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Warren Dell Primary School currently has around 272 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 25.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 6 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.2%. indian pupils make up about 16.2% , followed by other white at 13.6%

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.

School Information

Address: Gosforth Lane, Watford, WD19 7UZ
Website: www.warrendellprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 02084284571
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Graham Hodgkinson
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 144905

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 264
Number of Pupils: 272
Number of Boys: 139
Number of Girls: 133

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British45.20%123
Indian16.20%44
Other White13.60%37
Other Mixed5.10%14
Other Asian4.80%13
Caribbean2.60%7
White and Black Caribbean2.60%7
Chinese2.60%7
White and Asian2.20%6
Unclassified1.10%3
Pakistani1.10%3
Irish0.70%2
African0.70%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%2
White and Black African0.40%1
Other Black0.40%1
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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: Average (1.0)
Writing: Average (-1.9)
Maths: Average (-1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
83%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
68%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
105.5
Local authority average
107.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
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 1,679 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Warren Dell Primary School
Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Warren Dell Primary School
Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD19 7UZ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL
- not rated 453 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Oxhey Drive , South Oxhey WD19 7SL
3out of 4 453 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Ainsdale Road , South Oxhey WD19 7DW
4out of 4 462 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 3,055 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Grange Academy
London Road , WD23 3AA
- not rated 2,692 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bushey Hall School
London Road , WD23 3AA
- not rated 2,692 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Bushey Academy
London Road , WD23 3AA
- not rated 2,692 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close , WD18 0AE
4out of 4 2,931 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close , WD18 0AE
- not rated 2,931 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Girls More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Colnbrook School
Hayling Road , WD19 7UY
4out of 4 100 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Hangers Wood School
Gosforth Lane , South Oxhey WD1 6RF
- not rated 833 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's School
Potter Street Hill , HA5 3ZF
- not rated 2,227 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT
- not rated 2,499 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge , Northwood HA6 2HT
- not rated 2,507 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.