Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kingsway Junior School is a primary school in Watford for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 6th of 29 primary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2022, report published 21 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2022
Pupils at Kingsway Junior School are proud to call their school inclusive. Pupils instinctively share the school pledge and in this state that they 'will show respect and kindness to others'. This commitment is evident in their actions. As a result, pupils learn and play happily alongside each other throughout the school site. They show respect for adults in school and follow instructions in a considerate way. They choose to behave this way because they care about being part of a happy community. Pupils have lots of opportunities to use and develop their speaking skills. This is helping them to gain confidence in their voice and a broad vocabulary. This also supports them to show leadership in a range of school roles. These include opportunities for pupils to be peer mentors and members of the school council. Pupils show strong understanding of the differences that exist among themselves and see this as positive. They celebrate uniqueness and say that discrimination is never tolerated. Pupils say that bullying is not a normal feature of their school life. If it does happen, pupils are confident that adults respond and deal with it straightaway. They describe adults in school as 'trusted' and having these adults around makes pupils feel safe.
What the school should improve
- Targeted support provided for a small number of pupils with SEND does not always accurately reflect the identified needs in their plans. This can result in these pupils missing important opportunities to practise the agreed skills and knowledge they need to prioritise. Leaders must monitor provision for pupils with SEND carefully, providing additional training for staff where needed, to ensure that all pupils achieve the best they possibly can.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
235 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Kingsway Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Infants' School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Leavesden JMI School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Tree Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Stanborough Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Jo Beale
- Phone
- 01923672583
- Address
- Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0JH
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117168
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.