Watling View School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
98
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(10/03/2020)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
27.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
37.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
42.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Watling View
St Albans
AL1 2NU
01727850560

School Description

Pupils enjoy being at school. They are happy and well cared for. All pupils have a range of complex learning and/or medical needs. Pupils develop their learning, communication and social skills well. Pupils’ individual needs are well met. Parents agree that this is the case. As one parent stated: ‘Watling View is a fantastic school with a dedicated team of great teachers. There is always a positive attitude around the school and it is like one big family unit.’ There are no signs of bullying in the school. Pupils behave well. Despite their complex communication needs, pupils begin to recognise when they are feeling unsettled or upset. When this happens, pupils are supported by staff. They help pupils find other ways to communicate when they need extra help. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities. They take part in community projects which help them build their confidence. Pupils work hard and want to meet the high aspirations that staff have for them. These are clearly identified on each ‘child on a page’ summary. Pupils become confident young adults ready to go onto the next stage of their life when they leave Watling View School.

Watling View School Parent Reviews



96% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 78% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 30% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 39% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 78% Strongly Agree 17% Agree 0% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>78, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 70% Agree 26% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>70, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 17% Strongly Agree 52% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 9% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>52, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 22% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 26% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 13% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>13} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 57% Agree 43% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>57, "agree"=>43, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 35% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 35% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 30% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Strongly Agree 74% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>74, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020
Yes 96% No 4% {"yes"=>96, "no"=>4} Figures based on 23 responses up to 10-03-2020

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