Colnbrook School
Other · Community special school · Ages 4–11 · Watford, Hertfordshire
Colnbrook School is an other school in Watford, Hertfordshire for ages 4–11 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 20 April 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Hayling Road, Watford, WD19 7UY
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 130 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 20 April 2023
Strengths
- “A warm welcome from staff in the morning and adults’ establishment of clear routines ensure that pupils are ready for the day.”
- “Pupils learn and live up to the ‘Colnbrook way’ of being ‘ready, safe and kind’.”
- “They thrive on the positive relationships they form with others and settle quickly into school life.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 15 June 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
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- St Margaret's School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
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- Longwood School 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Merchant Taylors' Prep School 2.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Meadow Wood School 2.2 mi School remains Good
- The Purcell School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade