The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 84% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
84%
+22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 3.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Braund (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Orchard Primary School
Primary · 914m away
Beechfield School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Kingsway Infants' School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kingsway Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Nascot Wood Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Cassiobury Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School currently has 456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is in Watford, WD17 4FS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Rood Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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