The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Harrold (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Croxley View, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAscot Road Primary School
Primary · Very close
Westfield Academy
Secondary · Very close
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 351m away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 409m away
Laurance Haines School
Primary · 883m away
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 900m away
Croxley Danes School
Secondary · 986m away
Chater Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anthony's Catholic Primary School take?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is in Watford, WD18 6BW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anthony's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Anthony's 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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