Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 7

Ofsted: Good

Northfield Gardens, Watford, WD24 7RLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School is a primary school in Watford for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 November 2014, report published 26 November 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

202 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals4%

4%, 22.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.4%

61.4%, 39.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.9%

10.9%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Parkgate Junior School	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	58% met the expected standard
The Grove Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	64% met the expected standard
Knutsford Primary Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard
Cherry Tree Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard
Stanborough Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Gwyn Pritchard
Phone: 01923221984
Website: parkgateinfants.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Northfield Gardens, Watford, WD24 7RL
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117163

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.