St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Wx)
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Royal Avenue, EN8 7EN |
| School Website | https://www.stjosephsherts.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1992629503 |
| URN | 148492 |
School Census
| Total | 205 |
| Girls/Boys | 123/82 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 60.0%/40.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 12 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/04/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/04/2017 | Good |
| 27/11/2006 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 26/04/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2006 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 70 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 3.5 |
| Writing Progress | 3.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 101 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.3 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 75 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 17 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 21 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 84% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 84% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| african ethnic origin | 33.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 21.5% |
| white british ethnic origin | 19.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| irish ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| african ethnic origin | 30.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 24.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 20.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Four Swannes Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: King Edward Road, , EN8 7HH
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Longlands Close, Holy Trinity School, EN8 8LU
Downfield Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Downfield Road, , EN8 8SS