St Meryl School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Watford, East of England WD19 5BT · Hertfordshire
#768 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#6393 of 15,697 nationally
About St Meryl School
St Meryl School is a local authority primary located in Watford, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 3–11. In 2025 it enrolled 219 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 57.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 768th of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (32th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 219; capacity filled 91.3%.
There are 45 schools in Watford; St Meryl School ranks 27th of 43 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)57%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)11.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Meryl School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 219
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 91.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 57%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near St Meryl School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Warren Dell Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
264 students · 962 m away
Woodhall Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
76 students · 986 m away
Oxhey Wood Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
387 students · 1.1 km away
St Joseph Catholic Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
239 students · 1.4 km away
St Margaret's School
Bushey · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
799 students · 1.5 km away
Greenfields Primary School
Watford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
212 students · 1.6 km away
Bromet Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
270 students · 1.6 km away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
346 students · 1.8 km away
Grimsdyke School
Pinner · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
625 students · 1.8 km away
Merry Hill Infant School and Nursery
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
166 students · 1.8 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Ashfield Junior School
Bushey · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
219 students
Woodlands Primary School
Borehamwood · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Homerswood Primary and Nursery School
Welwyn Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
218 students
Stonehill School
Letchworth Garden City · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
Blofield Primary School
Blofield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
Newnham Croft Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Meryl School a good school?
St Meryl School has a Success Index (England) of 57.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #768 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Meryl School rank in East of England?
St Meryl School ranks #768 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #6393 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Meryl School?
St Meryl School had 219 students in 2025.
Is St Meryl School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Meryl School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near St Meryl School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Meryl School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.