Watchlytes Primary School is a primary academy in Welwyn Garden City, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Watchlytes Primary School has 67% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 158 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 19.4%, 18% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.1%.
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At Watchlytes Primary School, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
75% met the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths.
Watchlytes Primary School has an overall absence rate of 6.1%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Watchlytes Primary School is 19.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Watchlytes Primary School has 158 pupils on roll.
18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Watchlytes Primary School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Watchlytes Primary School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Watchlytes Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
145/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
58/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.