Nascot Wood Junior School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Outstanding

Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4YSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Nascot Wood Junior School is a primary school in Watford for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 1st of 29 primary schools in Watford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 October 2023

Nascot Wood Junior School is a thriving place to learn. Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and achieve highly. Pupils learn a well-balanced curriculum. Pupils are exceptionally confident in articulating what they have learned and how this connects to what they already know. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are diligent in lessons and listen attentively to instructions. Routines are well embedded. Staff set high expectations for behaviour. Pupils know that making good choices and trying their best will prepare them well for the next stage of learning. Positive relationships with staff and pupils are at the centre of the school. Staff know pupils well, and they foster confidence in pupils to be themselves. Pupils feel safe approaching adults for help. Pupils take part in a plethora of meaningful enrichment activities. These activities, such as the school orchestra, help pupils to learn new skills and excel in areas outside of the classroom. Pupils are proud to represent their school. The 'Junior leadership team' provides pupils with opportunities to be leaders within the school. The team plans events and makes a positive difference in the school community.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score111

111, 5 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

240 pupils on roll, with places for 240

Eligible for free school meals9.2%

9.2%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language58.3%

58.3%, 36.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Nascot Wood Junior School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School	0.1 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Beechfield School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Cassiobury Junior School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
Lanchester Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	73% 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: Mrs Christina Singh
Phone: 01923238784
Website: nascotwoodjm.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Nascot Wood Road, Watford, WD17 4YS
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117311

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.