Stanborough Primary School, Watford
Stanborough Primary School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Watford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Stanborough Primary School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Stanborough Primary School are Stanborough Secondary School (0.1 miles); Elderwood House School (1.2 miles); Edge Grove School (2.2 miles, selective); and Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School (2.2 miles).
Stanborough Secondary SchoolElderwood House SchoolEdge Grove SchoolGurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 12 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Garston (Herts) Rail Station, about 840 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Albans Road (e-bound), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 332 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
From the start, in Nursery, pupils learn to 'let their light shine'. They learn the school values such as excellence and curiosity. They are proud to put these values into action each day. Pupils challenge themselves to be the very best that they can be in their learning and relationships with others.
Pupils develop tolerance and respect for others. They feel happy and safe together. The youngest children learn to kindly share and take their turn. Older pupils demonstrate mature and considerate attitudes which will stand them in good stead for the future.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Working with a shared vision, proprietors, governors and school leaders have been making the right changes. They keep pupils' well-being at the heart of their work.
During a period of change, leaders have worked effectively with parents and staff to secure their understanding and support. Parents are overwhelmingly appreciative of the many ways that they can work in partnership with the school to help their children to succeed. Staff are committed to the ongoing improvements and are appropriately involved in bringing these about.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Stanborough Primary School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
53%
Available places
64 pupils
120 places
56 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Watford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Watford
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
64
Total Pupils
31
Boys
33
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Stanborough Primary School
Questions parents ask about Stanborough Primary School
What is Stanborough Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Stanborough Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
Does Stanborough Primary School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2024, Stanborough Primary School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Stanborough Primary School?
Stanborough Primary School has around 64 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Stanborough Primary School?
Stanborough Primary School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Stanborough Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Stanborough Primary School?
Stanborough Primary School is at Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)