Best Nurseries in Watford
64 nurseries found
Key Facts
- There are 64 nurseries in Watford, accounting for 56.6% of all nurseries in the area, providing early years education to a total of 161 pupils.
- In Watford, 100.0% of nurseries have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, surpassing the national average of 90.0%, with 1 Outstanding and 1 Good rating recorded out of 2 inspected.
- Watford's nurseries have a relatively low percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals at 0.0%, compared to the national average of 23.8%, and 26.7% of pupils have English as an additional language.
- The nurseries in Watford have a higher percentage of pupils with special educational needs at 17.4%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 26.38, with spending per pupil reaching £10,929.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 64 nurseries in Watford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Watford | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 26.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £10,929 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.