Leavesden JMI School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

High Road, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7QZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Leavesden JMI School is a primary school in Watford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 28th of 29 primary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 March 2023, report published 24 May 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths40%

40%, 22 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score102

102, 4 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

389 pupils on roll, with places for 450

Eligible for free school meals26.7%

26.7%, 0.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language37.3%

37.3%, 15.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.7%

15.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.4%

4.4%, 1.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Leavesden JMI School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Kingsway Infants' School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Kingsway Junior School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	80% met the expected standard
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	74% met the expected standard
Stanborough Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Cherry Tree Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Victoria Lyon
Phone: 01923484340
Website: leavesden.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: High Road, Leavesden, Watford, WD25 7QZ
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117324

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.