Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
URN: 117496 • Potters Bar EN6 2ES
Overview
- Name
- Pope Paul Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 117496
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Heymoz (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707659755
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Baker Street, Potters Bar EN6 2ES
Summary
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School, located in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, is a voluntary aided primary school that serves a mixed-gender population of 211 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and respectful environment, underpinned by its Catholic ethos, which emphasizes the importance of community, care for the environment, and the celebration of diversity.
The curriculum at Pope Paul is designed to inspire a lifelong passion for learning while helping pupils develop into responsible and active citizens. The school prioritises high-quality teaching, with a focus on creativity and outdoor learning, ensuring that students achieve their potential in a nurturing setting. Recent inspections have highlighted the effectiveness of the school's mission statement, "Learning in the Light of Christ," which is actively embraced by the entire school community.
Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to visit the school and meet the staff. The school aims to provide a holistic education that not only meets academic needs but also nurtures the personal and spiritual growth of each child. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
The curriculum at Pope Paul is designed to inspire a lifelong passion for learning while helping pupils develop into responsible and active citizens. The school prioritises high-quality teaching, with a focus on creativity and outdoor learning, ensuring that students achieve their potential in a nurturing setting. Recent inspections have highlighted the effectiveness of the school's mission statement, "Learning in the Light of Christ," which is actively embraced by the entire school community.
Parents interested in enrolling their children are encouraged to visit the school and meet the staff. The school aims to provide a holistic education that not only meets academic needs but also nurtures the personal and spiritual growth of each child. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the office directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Liturgical Calendar (calendar)
- RE Inspection December 2019 (download)
- Curriculum Statement (download)
- The School (other)
- Home (other)
- British Values (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Cuffley School (67.4)
- Cranborne Primary School (66.6)
- The Wroxham School (66.4)
- Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School (61.1)
- Little Heath Primary School (54.1)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 211
- Boys
- 115
- Girls
- 96
- FSM %
- 8.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 211 | 115 | 96 | 210 | 8.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 105 | 105 | 210 | 5.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 207 | 98 | 109 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 207 | 98 | 109 | 210 | 5.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 210 | 105 | 105 | 210 | 6.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 211 | 109 | 102 | 210 | 5.70 |
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