Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

URN: 127416 • Watford WD17 4FS

Overview

Name
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
URN
127416
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
78.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stephen Wheatley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Greenbank Road, Watford WD17 4FS

Summary

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a voluntary aided primary school serving a mixed-gender population of 472 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 390. As part of the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering a high-achieving Catholic community that embodies gospel values. The school’s mission is to support each child’s educational journey while nurturing their faith, independence, and self-esteem.

The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every child is recognized as unique. It emphasizes strong home-school relationships, believing that collaboration with parents and carers is essential for student success. Holy Rood offers an outstanding curriculum designed to provide enriching experiences that ignite a passion for learning.

Set within a spacious site featuring green spaces and historic woodland, Holy Rood provides an ideal setting for children to learn and grow. The school is dedicated to developing the whole child, ensuring they are well-prepared for future challenges by the end of Key Stage 2.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
390
Pupils
472
Boys
236
Girls
236
FSM %
3.50
Open date
2006-09-01
Close date
2019-04-30
Last Ofsted
2011-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 472 236 236 390 3.50
2024-09-11 472 236 236 390 3.50
2023-09-11 472 236 236 390 3.50
2022-09-11 472 236 236 390 3.50
2021-09-11 472 236 236 390 3.50
2020-09-11 472 236 236 390 3.50

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