The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 209
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Martin Maloney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2BU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) is in Hertford, SG14 2BU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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