Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is a academy converter primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 243 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
238
Pupils
243
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery — School Information
- Full address
- The Brow, Watford, WD25 7NX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144907
Other Primary Schools in Watford
If Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.
Central Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD17 2LX
Chater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WN
Chater Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 7RD
Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0AZ
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WF
Parkgate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD24 7DN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Is Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed? ▾
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is operating close to its capacity of 243 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Admission to Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery cover? ▾
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery? ▾
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.