Leavesden JMI School
Watford, WD25 7QZ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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304th 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,502 of them, against 0.9/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leavesden JMI School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Mad Science Club, Press/Journalist Club, Dodgeball Club, Watford Football Club, Samurai Kickboxing Club, Street Dance & Acrobatics, Art Club, and the School Choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 389 pupils against a stated capacity of 450. 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 support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Leavesden JMI School
Overview
Leavesden JMI School is described as a place where pupils are “happy, safe and have a nurturing environment in which they thrive.” The inspection found that leaders have designed an “ambitious curriculum” and prioritised reading, resulting in pupils who “learn to read confidently and fluently.” The school fosters a positive community where values such as respect and kindness are central to daily life.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school, benefit from a “kind and caring community of staff,” and understand high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
- Reading is taught effectively using an agreed phonics programme, with timely checks ensuring struggling pupils receive necessary support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through trained staff and specific nurture provisions.
- Behaviour is consistently managed, creating a “positive, respectful environment with rarely any disruption to learning.”
- Governors “hold leaders to account well” and fulfil their statutory duties, including those linked to safeguarding.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the full curriculum “clearly outlines the content pupils need to be taught” in all subjects, as some areas are not fully developed.
- Assessment practices need to be implemented and understood across all subjects to prevent gaps in pupil knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders have a comprehensive system to identify at-risk pupils and that staff are confident in reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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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