St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
URN: 117410 • Ware SG12 0AW
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
- URN
- 117410
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Hazel Leslie (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01920462653
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Road, Ware SG12 0AW
Summary
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school located in Ware, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4-11. With a current enrolment of 387 students, the school operates slightly above its capacity of 383. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, where children’s talents are developed and celebrated alongside their academic education.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is underpinned by strong Christian values, promoting not only academic excellence but also the development of good citizenship. The school actively encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of community support in enhancing children's educational experiences. Parents are invited to participate in school activities, fundraising events, and to engage in their children's learning journey.
St Catherine's also emphasises the promotion of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Through initiatives such as the School Council and various PSHE lessons, pupils are encouraged to express their views, understand the importance of laws, and take responsibility for their actions in a safe and respectful environment.
The curriculum at St Catherine's is underpinned by strong Christian values, promoting not only academic excellence but also the development of good citizenship. The school actively encourages parental involvement, recognising the importance of community support in enhancing children's educational experiences. Parents are invited to participate in school activities, fundraising events, and to engage in their children's learning journey.
St Catherine's also emphasises the promotion of British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Through initiatives such as the School Council and various PSHE lessons, pupils are encouraged to express their views, understand the importance of laws, and take responsibility for their actions in a safe and respectful environment.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEN (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 383
- Pupils
- 387
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 207
- FSM %
- 12.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-07-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 387 | 180 | 207 | 383 | 12.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 394 | 183 | 211 | 450 | 14.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 374 | 175 | 199 | 450 | 14.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 374 | 175 | 199 | 450 | 14.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 387 | 183 | 204 | 450 | 14.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 389 | 193 | 196 | 450 | 14.10 |
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