Kingsway Infants' School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | North Approach Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0ES |
| Reference Number | 117317 |
Kingsway Infants' School maintains a good standard of education, continuing to foster a supportive and welcoming environment for its pupils. Noteworthy is the high expectation set by leaders and teachers, which has encouraged pupils to become independent and confident learners. The school prioritizes strong relationships between staff and students, contributing to a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Parents have expressed satisfaction, highlighting the respectful treatment of children within this nurturing community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 174 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.72%
Girls: 48.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 32.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 2 | 32 | 23 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.1% |
| White, Other | 9.8% |
| Pakistani | 8% |
| Indian | 6.3% |
| African | 4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from positive relationships with caring staff.
- Leaders and teachers have high expectations, resulting in high-quality work.
- The curriculum is ambitious and helps pupils achieve well.
- Strong emphasis on reading helps pupils become fluent readers.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Many interesting activities enhance pupils' learning and personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Leaders have not thoroughly checked the impact of the curriculum in some subjects.
- Lack of clarity about curriculum implementation limits understanding of pupil achievement.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 24 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
0.05 miles |
|
Leavesden JMI School
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ |
0.16 miles |
|
Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
0.3 miles |
|
Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
0.56 miles |
|
Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ |
0.57 miles |
|
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX |
0.6 miles |
|
The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW |
0.69 miles |
|
Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
0.94 miles |
|
Tanners Wood Junior Mixed and Infant School
Hazelwood Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0LG |
0.97 miles |
|
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
0.98 miles |
|
The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH |
0.99 miles |
|
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
1 miles |
|
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HP |
1.02 miles |
|
Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
1.16 miles |
|
Divine Saviour Roman Catholic Primary School
Broomfield Rise, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0HW |
1.19 miles |
|
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Coates Way, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9NW |
1.23 miles |
|
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
1.32 miles |
|
Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
1.34 miles |
|
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, Langleybury
Langleybury Lane, Hunton Bridge, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8RJ |
1.38 miles |
|
Abbots Langley School
Parsonage Close, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BQ |
1.48 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
0.5 miles |
|
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
0.85 miles |
|
Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
0.89 miles |
|
Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
1.12 miles |
|
Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
1.13 miles |
|
Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
1.2 miles |
|
West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
2 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
2.41 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
2.6 miles |
|
The Purcell School
|
2.63 miles |
|
Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
2.69 miles |
|
Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.76 miles |
|
Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.96 miles |
|
Kings Langley School
Love Lane, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 9HN |
3.01 miles |
|
Abbot's Hill School
Bunkers Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8RP |
3.15 miles |
|
Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
3.38 miles |
|
The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
3.39 miles |
|
Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
3.72 miles |
|
Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
3.75 miles |
|
Aldenham School
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
3.83 miles |