St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Watford, WD18 6BW · Hertfordshire · primary school
245th 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 4,306 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.66 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.43 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
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, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2026. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom. Pupils join APEX Cheerleading, Arty Amber, Shogun Karate, Xtra time, Drama Club, Gym Club, Eco-Council, and Sports Council. Sports include football, netball, dodgeball, tennis, and tri-golf. Trips include Forest School. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in. The school has 448 pupils in a capacity of 450, leaving 2 spare places. The school is close to full, so places are likely to be competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. With only 2 places remaining, how does the school manage the waiting list for new starters? Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific support is in place for pupils who need extra help in maths? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the regular curriculum?
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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