Is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 115th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Catherine of Siena 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 Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HP

Local ranking115th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

226

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 71.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 76.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 34

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 258
Boys: 137 (51%)
Girls: 131 (49%)
Capacity: 226 (119% full)
SEND: 19.4%
FSM Eligible: 12.0%
EAL: 31.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.9%
SEN Support: 17.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,415/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 43.0%
White Other: 13.6%
Asian Indian: 8.1%
White Irish: 5.4%
Mixed Other: 5.4%
Black African: 5.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.5%

43.0%

White British

13.6%

White Other

8.1%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01923676022

head@st-catherine.herts.sch.uk

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Horseshoe Lane

Watford, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 138288
UKPRN: 10037742
Establishment No.: 5211
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST

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