St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
URN: 117495 • Watford WD18 6BW
Overview
- Name
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 117495
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elaine Harrold (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01923226987
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Croxley View, Watford WD18 6BW
Summary
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender population of 455 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 450. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in June 2024, the school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. The school's mission, "We Grow and Learn with Jesus," underpins its ethos, promoting respect, responsibility, and a love of learning among students.
The curriculum at St Anthony's is designed to engage pupils creatively, enhancing their educational experience. Recent inspections highlight the exemplary behaviour of students and their strong understanding of scripture, facilitated by effective adult support and visual resources. The school places a strong emphasis on Religious Education, with pupils demonstrating a deep commitment to their faith and community values.
St Anthony's prides itself on its strong home-school-parish partnership, ensuring that all members of the community are valued. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through weekly class updates, fostering a collaborative approach to education and development.
The curriculum at St Anthony's is designed to engage pupils creatively, enhancing their educational experience. Recent inspections highlight the exemplary behaviour of students and their strong understanding of scripture, facilitated by effective adult support and visual resources. The school places a strong emphasis on Religious Education, with pupils demonstrating a deep commitment to their faith and community values.
St Anthony's prides itself on its strong home-school-parish partnership, ensuring that all members of the community are valued. Parents are encouraged to stay informed through weekly class updates, fostering a collaborative approach to education and development.
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- Key Documents and Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 455
- Boys
- 224
- Girls
- 231
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 455 | 224 | 231 | 450 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 454 | 233 | 221 | 450 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 456 | 234 | 222 | 450 | 10.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 456 | 234 | 222 | 450 | 10.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 454 | 230 | 224 | 450 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 455 | 238 | 217 | 426 | 5.70 |
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