St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Hertford, SG14 2BU · Hertfordshire · primary school
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224th 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 14.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 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 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to bridge the gap between the 46.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 14.0%? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “warm and inclusive” community where pupils “thrive” and feel a strong sense of belonging. Leaders and trustees provide robust support, ensuring high expectations for behaviour and attendance are met.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a “calm and orderly school environment” characterised by “positive and respectful” relationships with staff.
- The “ambitious curriculum” and “ambitious phonics programme” ensure pupils become fluent readers and develop a “love of reading for pleasure.”
- Staff use “effective questioning and modelling” to help pupils retain knowledge, supported by a “rich awareness of subject-specific vocabulary.”
- The school fosters personal growth through opportunities like the school council, eco-committee, and “learning is fun together (LIFT) sessions.”
- Trustees are “extremely knowledgeable” and effectively challenge and support the school, while professional development positively impacts staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is sometimes inconsistent; staff do not always use strategies or adapt teaching effectively, requiring more precise guidance and unified plans.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
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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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