The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
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.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 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
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Katie Moseley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Royal Avenue, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 7EN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFour Swannes Primary School
Primary · 445m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Downfield Primary School
Primary · 785m away
Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 957m away
Hurst Drive Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Greenfield Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Lea Valley High School
Secondary · 1.6km away
The Lea Valley Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) take?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)?
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) is in Waltham Cross, EN8 7EN, 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 (Wx) have a sixth form?
No, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx) does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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