Kingsway Infants' School, Watford

In its own words: "Welcome to Kingsway Infant School and thank you for your interest. I am proud to be the Headteacher of a caring and nurturing school where learning is fun. We are committed to providing the best possible education for our children and believe that all children should have the opportunity to achieve through a broad and balanced curriculum."

For September 2026 entry, 47 families put Kingsway Infants' School as their first choice and 98 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Kingsway Infants' School are Kingsway Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 95% maths); Leavesden JMI School (0.2 miles, Good, 57% reading, 53% maths); Cherry Tree Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 83% maths); and Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (0.6 miles, Good, 87% reading, 81% maths).

32.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (48%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (14%).

The nearest railway station is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

22 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Approach (sw-bound), 70 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 296 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Kingsway Infants' School issued 2 suspensions, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Kingsway Infants' School are Future Academies Watford (0.9 miles), Saint Michael's Catholic High School (1.1 miles) and Parmiter's School (1.2 miles).