Parkgate Junior School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Southwold Road Watford Hertfordshire WD24 7DN |
| Phone | 01923243905 |
| Reference Number | 117162 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 240 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.58%
Girls: 50.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| 4 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 5 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 6 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 22.5% |
| Pakistani | 19.2% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| Indian | 9.2% |
| Asian, Other | 8.8% |
| African | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 4.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Caribbean | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-02 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-06-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-01-09 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-17 | Inspection | Inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -4.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
0.25 miles |
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Knutsford Primary Academy
Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER |
0.37 miles |
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Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
0.61 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
0.65 miles |
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The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH |
0.67 miles |
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
0.74 miles |
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Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
0.81 miles |
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Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ |
0.85 miles |
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The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW |
0.93 miles |
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Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
0.97 miles |
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Highwood Primary School
Mead Way, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW |
1.02 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
1.1 miles |
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Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
1.14 miles |
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Kingsway Infants' School
North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0ES |
1.16 miles |
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ |
1.16 miles |
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Leavesden JMI School
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ |
1.32 miles |
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Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX |
1.32 miles |
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Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PE |
1.32 miles |
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Cassiobury Junior School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD |
1.35 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
1.49 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
0.77 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.16 miles |
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The Purcell School
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1.51 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
1.55 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
1.55 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
1.57 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
1.59 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
1.64 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
1.73 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
1.96 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.15 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
2.22 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
2.23 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.25 miles |
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Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
2.27 miles |
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
2.63 miles |
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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
2.86 miles |
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The Aldenham Foundation
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
2.92 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
3.09 miles |
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Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
3.37 miles |