St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
Hoddesdon, EN11 8HT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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300th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 3,211 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress from the expected to the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
Overview
Pupils “enjoy attending” the school and are “proud” of their community involvement. The inspection found that leaders have successfully improved the reading curriculum and that most pupils achieve well in core subjects. However, inconsistencies in how some wider curriculum subjects are sequenced mean pupils’ understanding is not as secure as it could be.
Strengths
- Teachers “match books carefully to pupils’ phonics knowledge,” ensuring early success in reading and fostering a “love of literature.”
- Curricula for English, mathematics, and science are “planned... well,” with logical sequencing that helps pupils “remember this knowledge.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “make the same strong progress” as their classmates due to well-trained staff and appropriate curriculum adjustments.
- Pupils are “kind and considerate,” behave well, and “trust staff to keep them safe.”
- Governors “support and challenge leaders effectively,” and staff workload and well-being are prioritised, resulting in low staff turnover.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must sequence the curriculum for all subjects to ensure pupils “remember important subject knowledge,” as gaps currently exist in some areas.
- Senior leaders need to ensure subject leaders have the expertise to check that the curriculum is “implemented effectively” and supports learning equally well across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and leaders taking “swift and appropriate actions” to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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