Welcome to Watling View School
Welcome to Watling View School, a 2-19 maintained special school in St Albans, in the county of Hertfordshire. The school caters for 109 pupils, with a wide range of complex and profound learning difficulties. A core aim of the school is to develop individual's social, life, independence, communication and key skills ensuring every pupil is prepared for adulthood and life beyond Watling View. We are passionate about our vision, which guides us in all that we do for our pupils. "Watling View - Be kind, Be responsible, Be the Best You Can"We aim to achieve this by providing a broad range of exciting and enriching learning opportunities for all pupils. At the heart of what we do is see each learner as an individual. By developing a deep understanding of the needs and abilities of every individual we are able to provide personalised learning opportunities for all pupils so they make progress. I hope you enjoy looking at the website to learn more about what we do at Watling View. If you would like to know more or to arrange a visit please contact the school office on 01727 850560. Andy Scott Headteacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Special schools
Suitable Ages
2 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
111 Total
No. of Boys
72 (64.9%)
No. of Girls
39 (35.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
N/A
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
N/A
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 14, 2025
Parents Evening
Mar 24, 2026
Parents Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 3 - Oct 24
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 3 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 16 - Mar 30
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 11 - May 25
Half Term 2
May 30 - Jul 24
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 24 - Aug 31
Alumni Stories
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