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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/01/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 264 |
| Number of Pupils: | 272 |
| Number of Boys: | 139 |
| Number of Girls: | 133 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.20% | 123 |
| Indian | 16.20% | 44 |
| Other White | 13.60% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 5.10% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 7 |
| Chinese | 2.60% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 2 |
| African | 0.70% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.