Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bellmount Wood Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD17 3PE |
| Reference Number | 117293 |
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in key areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, and leadership, with outstanding performance in personal development and early years provision. The school has successfully created a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and enjoy learning. This is its first inspection since 2011, following a lengthy gap due to exemptions from routine inspections. The school has maintained high expectations for its pupils and is effectively preparing them for the next stage of their education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 309 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.78%
Girls: 48.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 43.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 45 | 89 |
| 2 | 50 | 40 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 28.8% |
| Indian | 22% |
| Pakistani | 13.3% |
| White, Other | 9.1% |
| Asian, Other | 6.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils show respect and kindness to one another.
- Broad and balanced curriculum that promotes well-rounded development.
- Strong focus on language development and communication skills.
- Pupils enjoy learning and are highly engaged in their activities.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of teaching approaches results in slower learning for some pupils.
- Teachers' subject knowledge is not always secure, affecting clarity of instruction.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 74 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Cassiobury Junior School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD |
0.11 miles |
|
Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
0.52 miles |
|
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
0.59 miles |
|
Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
0.82 miles |
|
Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
0.85 miles |
|
The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW |
0.92 miles |
|
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
0.95 miles |
|
Chater Infant School
Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD |
1.17 miles |
|
Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
1.2 miles |
|
Little Green Junior School
Lincoln Drive, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3NJ |
1.23 miles |
|
Ascot Road Primary School
Ascot Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8AD |
1.31 miles |
|
Chater Junior School
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN |
1.31 miles |
|
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ |
1.32 miles |
|
Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
1.32 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Croxley View, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6BW |
1.43 miles |
|
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Malvern Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3QQ |
1.45 miles |
|
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
1.49 miles |
|
Knutsford Primary Academy
Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER |
1.52 miles |
|
Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX |
1.58 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
1.58 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
0.85 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
0.99 miles |
|
Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
1.15 miles |
|
Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
1.49 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
1.54 miles |
|
Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
1.64 miles |
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Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
2.15 miles |
|
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
2.35 miles |
|
Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
2.37 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
2.39 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
2.42 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
2.43 miles |
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The Purcell School
|
2.43 miles |
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Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF |
2.61 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
2.66 miles |
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Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HG |
2.68 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
2.74 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
2.76 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
2.79 miles |
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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
3.32 miles |