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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is a community primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–7, with 235 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–7

Age range

235

Pupils

240

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is set by Hertfordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) — School Information

Full address
Neal Street, Watford, WD18 0WF
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–7 years
Free school meals
9.2% of pupils
DfE URN
117161

Other Primary Schools in Watford

If Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)

Is Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) oversubscribed?

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)?

Admission to Watford Field School (Infant & 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 Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) cover?

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) is a primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)?

Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.