Colnbrook School
Hayling Road, Watford, WD19 7UYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Colnbrook School is a special school in Watford for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 October 2013, report published 13 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 April 2023
A warm welcome from staff in the morning and adults' establishment of clear routines ensure that pupils are ready for the day. Pupils learn and live up to the 'Colnbrook way' of being 'ready, safe and kind'. They thrive on the positive relationships they form with others and settle quickly into school life. Pupils enjoy the opportunities on offer. They love learning in the outdoor areas and get great joy from reading to the school dog, 'Duggee'. In this kind and friendly school, bullying and disagreements are very unusual. Nevertheless, if they do happen, adults quickly put things right. Adults provide exceptional support that helps pupils to deal well with social situations and handle tricky emotions. Pupils can communicate with each other and with adults about how they are feeling. They are safe and looked after well. The personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) curriculum is central to the school's success and permeates each part of provision. Every interaction is a learning opportunity for pupils to, for example, understand how to be good friends, explore a new language or know how to keep safe online. Pupils learn about how others are different from themselves. For instance, assemblies bring the school community together to celebrate each other's differences and similarities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
24 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
130 pupils on roll, with places for 130
Schools near Colnbrook School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falconer School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 2.3 |
| Meadow Wood School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Shaftesbury High School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Kingsley High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Pinn River School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Caroline Aplin
- Phone
- 02084281281
- Address
- Hayling Road, Watford, WD19 7UY
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117670
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.