Central Primary School
Community schoolPrimaryAges 3–11Mixed
Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LX
Headteacher · Mrs Sabriye Wright
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Key facts
Pupils399Capacity 450
OfstedReport cardInspected 24 February 2026
Free school meals23.8%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 24 February 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Hertfordshire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in HertfordshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Watford St John's Church of England Primary School0.3 mi
- Field Junior School0.5 mi
- Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)0.5 mi
- Chater Junior School0.5 mi
- Chater Infant School0.7 mi