The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 42% 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
42%
-20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 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
- 462
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Mairead Waugh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8NN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School currently has 462 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School take?
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School?
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School is in Hatfield, AL10 8NN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Philip Howard 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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