Field Junior School
Watford, WD18 0AZ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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10th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.6/10 against 3,364 of them, against 9.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Field Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in November 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 244 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 pupil? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Field Junior School
Overview
Field Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are proud to attend, rising to high expectations in a warm and welcoming environment where they feel safe and respected. The school ensures that pupils’ needs are identified quickly and met through targeted support, allowing all learners to succeed consistently well.
Strengths
- Pupils are keen to share achievements, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, where misconceptions are swiftly addressed.
- Teachers adapt the curriculum well, ensuring pupils are secure in core skills before moving learning on.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive timely interventions and personalised support to meet individual targets.
- The school fosters a culture of respect, with pupils demonstrating self-control and harmonious relationships with peers and adults.
- Governors have worked quickly to understand their statutory duties and hold leaders to account, while carefully considering staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, work does not always provide opportunities for pupils to gain the detailed knowledge leaders intend, leading to inconsistencies in depth of learning.
- The school must ensure curriculum content in these subjects explicitly outlines the depth of knowledge required and that staff are confident in supporting pupils to retain and apply this in-depth knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 82% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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