Is St John Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 9 October 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 233rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

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

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at St John Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St John Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St John 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 John Catholic Primary School

Berry Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, WD3 7HG

Local ranking233rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 9 October 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 65.0%
Writing (Expected): 55.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 55.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 101.0
Cohort Size: 20

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 121
Boys: 54 (50%)
Girls: 53 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (51% full)
SEND: 24.8%
FSM Eligible: 21.5%
EAL: 9.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.8%
SEN Support: 19.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 7.0
Budget per Pupil: £9,198/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.7% 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: 59.8%
White Other: 13.7%
Mixed Other: 10.3%
White Irish: 4.3%
Asian Other: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 2.6%
Other: 1.7%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%

59.8%

White British

13.7%

White Other

10.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01923774004

head@stjohns705.herts.sch.uk

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Berry Lane

Rickmansworth, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 146859
UKPRN: 10083209
Establishment No.: 3398
Trust: ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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