Laurance Haines School
Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Laurance Haines School is a primary school in Watford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 16th of 29 primary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 November 2014, report published 2 December 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
Pupils at Laurance Haines come to school each day ready to learn. Pupils enjoy the calm start to their morning. This helps them to prepare to focus on their learning and do their best. Pupils are happy and feel safe at school. The school aspires for all pupils to be 'a good and happy person'. Pupils live up to this. They are kind, supportive and help one another learn. Pupils are clear that if they have any problems or concerns, they should share these with staff. Pupils learn well in lessons. Teachers explain things clearly and ensure pupils have appropriate and interesting learning tasks. The school has high expectations for all pupils in all subjects. Pupils learn a rich and varied curriculum. Pupils take part in a range of activities and visits that develop their understanding of the wider world. They benefit from experiences, such as visiting the seaside and being given their own bucket and spade. This enhances their learning and provides them with long lasting memories. Pupils also have opportunities to attend a variety of after-school clubs.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, the explanations given by staff do not precisely meet pupils' needs. As a result, pupils do not understand what to do. The school should ensure that all teachers have the knowledge they need to securely and consistently implement the curriculum to ensure pupils achieve well.
- Phonics is not taught consistently well across school. This hinders how quickly children learn to read. The school should ensure that teachers have the knowledge and expertise needed to deliver the phonics curriculum consistently and effectively across school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
463 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Laurance Haines School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Tree Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Chater Infant School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chater Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
| Field Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Ball
- Phone
- 01923233146
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0DD
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 143603
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.