Watchlytes Primary School
Watchlytes Primary School is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Welwyn Garden City, AL7, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 158 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (9 December 2025): Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 1 area, Expected standard in 6 areas — inspected 9 December 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Early years | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 76 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 4 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 25 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 158 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 32.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 19% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.09% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.16% | 2024/25 |
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