Stanborough Primary School
Stanborough Primary School is an independent school in Watford for pupils aged 2 to 11. It has 64 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Stanborough Primary School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
Ofsted inspection: September 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Appletree Walk Watford Hertfordshire WD25 0DQ |
| Reference Number | 135596 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 64 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.44%
Girls: 51.56% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Stanborough Primary has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from requiring improvement to being rated as good overall. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils show exceptional behavior and attitudes. They develop strong values such as excellence and curiosity from an early age, leading to high levels of engagement and resilience in their learning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 01 Feb 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 26 Sep 2019 | Additional inspection |
| 12 Mar 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2012 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes of pupils.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong partnerships with parents to enhance pupil success.
- Pupils develop confident reading skills early on.
- Well-planned personal development opportunities for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, recent curriculum changes are not fully established.
- Curriculum does not clearly identify how learning will develop in all areas of the early years.
In 2025–26, 18.8% of pupils at Stanborough Primary School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Stanborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Stanborough Primary School is Good, from an inspection in September 2024.
When was Stanborough Primary School last inspected by Ofsted?
Stanborough Primary School was last inspected in September 2024.
How many pupils does Stanborough Primary School have?
Stanborough Primary School has 64 pupils on roll.
What age range does Stanborough Primary School cover?
Stanborough Primary School for pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Stanborough Primary School?
Stanborough Primary School is at Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ.