Central Primary School Catchment Area
Central Primary School is a community primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 411 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
411
Pupils
450
Capacity
91%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Central Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Central Primary School is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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 →Central Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Derby Road, Watford, WD17 2LX
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 21.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117156
Other Primary Schools in Watford
If Central Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.
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
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · WD24 7RL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Central Primary School
Is Central Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Central Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Central Primary School? ▾
Admission to Central Primary School 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 Central Primary School cover? ▾
Central Primary School 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 Central Primary School? ▾
Central Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.