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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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