Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Watford, WD17 4FS · Hertfordshire · primary school
14th of 340 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 401 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,050 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports include football, netball, rounders, tag rugby, golf, cricket, athletics, and swimming.
Getting in. The school has 456 pupils against a capacity of 390, meaning it is over capacity by 66. The school is over its stated capacity, so places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. With the school 66 places over capacity, how does the admissions process handle new applications? How does the curriculum support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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