Many children in Watford will be starting at primary school in September 2024, and if yours is one of them then you might want to know that you haven't got long until applications close.

The deadline to submit your application via the government website is January 15. 

If you've not made a decision yet and are worried about running out of time, we've rounded up the schools rated outstanding by Ofsted in and around Watford to give you a helping hand.

The results are listed for Watford and surrounding areas including Rickmansworth, Bushey, and Abbots Langley with every rating correct as of January 13.

Watford Observer:

Outstanding primary schools in and near Watford

Chater Junior School

  • Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 10 July 2013

Field Junior School

  • Watford Field Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AZ
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 23 November 2020

Nascot Wood Junior School

  • Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 30 November 2023

Parkgate Junior School

  • Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 18 July 2018

Cassiobury Junior School

  • Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 16 May 2011

Bournehall Primary School

  • Bournehall Avenue, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AX
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 9 March 2020

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

  • Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 16 October 2023

Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School

  • Malvern Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3QQ
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 26 March 2014

St Joseph Catholic Primary School

  • Ainsdale Road, South Oxhey, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 7DW
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 19 July 2023

Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery

  • School Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1ST
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 21 April 2009

Harvey Road Primary School

  • Harvey Road, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3BN
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 10 January 2024

Bushey Heath Primary School

  • The Rutts, Bushey Heath, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SP
  • Rating: Outstanding
  • Latest report: 27 April 2009

You can see all the Ofsted ratings for schools in and around Watford by visiting the Ofsted website.