St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford)
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, North Road, North Road, SG14 2BU |
| School Website | www.stjosephs255.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1992583148 |
| URN | 148493 |
School Census
| Total | 218 |
| Girls/Boys | 109/109 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/07/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/07/2013 | Good |
| 19/06/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/06/2009 |
| 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 | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 65 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 27% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.9 |
| Writing Progress | 1.6 |
| Maths Progress | 1.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 64 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 67 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 11 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 76% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| irish ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.6% |
| irish ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.29 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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The Sele School
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Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
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Mill Mead Primary School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
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Hertford St Andrew CofE Primary School
(0.48 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Duncombe School
(0.59 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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Address: 4 Warren Park Road, , SG14 3JA