Watchlytes Primary School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
222
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community school
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
Not Rated

This school was closed.

How Does The School Perform?

Inadequate
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(28/09/2021)
Full Report - All Reports
42%
NATIONAL AVG. 60%
% pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 9% of schools in England) Average (About 67% of schools in England) Above Average (About 6% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 8% of schools in England) UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 10% of schools in England) Below Average (About 11% of schools in England) Average (About 59% of schools in England) Above Average (About 11% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 9% of schools in England)
Watchlytes
Welwyn Garden City
AL7 2AZ
01707886222

School Description

Pupils at Watchlytes Primary School are not receiving an adequate education. Pupils are not having access to an ambitious curriculum designed to meet their needs. The school’s curriculum does not help pupils to build depth of knowledge in a wide range of subjects. For too long, the most vulnerable pupils have not received the support they need to help them attend school and achieve well. Not all pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) get the support they need to make at least good progress from their starting points. In addition, pupils who struggle to read do not receive the necessary support to catch up quickly. These are often the most vulnerable pupils. Early years staff are only just seeing positive results from recent improvements. This year, most children from Nursery have moved into Reception ready to learn. Children have settled quickly. They build their knowledge because the curriculum is planned well. However, leaders’ curriculum plans beyond Reception have not been well considered. Plans do not ensure that children will continue to develop these skills to be successful in Year 1 and beyond. Most pupils behave well. In lessons, some pupils disengage and become restless. Pupils say that bullying does not happen. They are confident that adults in school will help them if they have concerns. Pupils are happy and say that they feel safe. Pupils told us that they enjoy physical education. They appreciate the extra-curricular activities on offer at lunchtime and after school. Most parents and carers are happy with what the school provides. Staff say that they are proud to work at the school.

Watchlytes Primary School Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>62, "strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>14, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>33, "strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>50, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>57, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>52, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>29, "agree"=>48, "disagree"=>19, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>5} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021
Yes No {"yes"=>81, "no"=>19} UNLOCK Figures based on 21 responses up to 28-09-2021

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