Watling View School
Other · Community special school · Ages 2–19 · St Albans, Hertfordshire
Watling View School is an other school in St Albans, Hertfordshire for ages 2–19 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Improved significantly, from the inspection on 30 April 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Watling View, St Albans, AL1 2NU
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 115 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.4% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Improved significantly Inspected 30 April 2025
Strengths
- “There is a wide range of opportunities that spark curiosity, build their confidence and create joy throughout the school day.”
- “They love exploring the dark room and sensory room, where calming lights, sounds and textures create magical spaces to relax.”
- “Older pupils proudly help as librarians or take shifts in the school’s ‘Nourish to Flourish’ café.”
To improve
- “Some find it hard to manage new experiences or take on challenging tasks.”
- “This can lead to behaviour that is difficult or unsafe.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 9 June 2025 (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.
- St Columba's College 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Albans Independent College 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Albans School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Samuel Ryder Academy 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- St Albans High School for Girls 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Heathlands School 2.0 mi School remains Outstanding
- Batchwood School 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Links Academy 2.3 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next