The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-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)
106
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Nicola Kane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGarston Manor School
Special school · 341m away
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Primary · 474m away
Francis Combe School and Community College
Secondary · 482m away
Future Academies Watford
Secondary · 482m away
Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stanborough Primary School
Independent · 1.2km away
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School take?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School?
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School is in Watford, WD25 7HP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Catherine of Siena 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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