The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 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
- 121
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 21.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Patricia O'Donnell
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Berry Lane, Mill End, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 7HG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShepherd Primary
Primary · 338m away
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 922m away
The Reach Free School
Secondary · 995m away
St Mary's Rickmansworth CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Charlotte House Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Independent · 1.7km away
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St John Catholic Primary School?
St John Catholic Primary School currently has 121 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St John Catholic Primary School take?
St John Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St John Catholic Primary School?
St John Catholic Primary School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 7HG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St John Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St John 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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