Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Community primary school in Watford (Hertfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I am delighted to welcome you to Coates Way Primary School. We are a school where everyone feels welcome and accepted. Our ethos, values and curriculum ensure that the children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our school and have a real desire to continually improve.
At Coates Way we believe in working together and learning together so that all pupils can achieve their academic potential. Pupils are challenged to succeed in a calm and purposeful environment where respect for others and positive relationships are taught, encouraged and modelled by all members of our community.
We believe that education is a partnership between home and school as no one knows your child better than you do. With this in mind we operate an open door policy, to encourage you to visit and become actively involved in your child's learning. If you would like further information or would like to visit, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.
I would be delighted to meet you and show you around.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Choir
- Computing
- Cooking
- Dance
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Netball
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
Key facts
- URN
- 117340
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Watford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Campbell Wilson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr John Campbell Wilson Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ashley Copley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kathryn Read | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Glen Davies | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Father Eddie Green | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tracey Groom | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Melanie Underwood | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr William Bishop Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Kathryn Read Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record