Is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 70th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Anthony's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School

Croxley View, Watford, WD18 6BW

Local ranking70th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Expected

Primary

Phase

450

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 83.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 64

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 455
Boys: 232 (52%)
Girls: 216 (48%)
Capacity: 450 (100% full)
SEND: 16.9%
FSM Eligible: 11.4%
EAL: 67.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.9%
SEN Support: 16.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,082/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Indian: 29.0%
White Other: 20.8%
White British: 15.4%
Asian Other: 9.4%
Black African: 7.8%
White Irish: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 3.1%
Other: 2.7%

29.0%

Asian Indian

20.8%

White Other

15.4%

White British

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01923226987

admin@stanthonys.herts.sch.uk

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Croxley View

Watford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117495
UKPRN: 10076816
Establishment No.: 3428

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