St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
URN: 133773 • Hoddesdon EN11 8HT
Overview
- Name
- St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School
- URN
- 133773
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England/Christian
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dorothy Marlow (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992463214
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Haslewood Avenue, Hoddesdon EN11 8HT
Summary
St Catherine's Hoddesdon CofE Primary School, established in January 2003, is the first Church of England primary school in Hoddesdon. The school serves a diverse community of 381 pupils, with a capacity for 420, and is committed to providing a holistic education that addresses the needs of the whole child. The ethos of the school emphasizes excellence in teaching, mental health, and wellbeing, supported by an inclusion team introduced in 2021.
The curriculum is designed around a hands-on, thematic approach that encourages curiosity and creativity, linking learning to real-life experiences. Local geography is integrated into the curriculum through trips and community involvement, such as participation in town events and initiatives like litter picking.
St Catherine's values strong community ties and aims to foster independent, confident learners prepared for future challenges. The dedicated staff team is focused on nurturing each child's potential, ensuring a supportive environment for both students and their families. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents are encouraged to contact the school office.
The curriculum is designed around a hands-on, thematic approach that encourages curiosity and creativity, linking learning to real-life experiences. Local geography is integrated into the curriculum through trips and community involvement, such as participation in town events and initiatives like litter picking.
St Catherine's values strong community ties and aims to foster independent, confident learners prepared for future challenges. The dedicated staff team is focused on nurturing each child's potential, ensuring a supportive environment for both students and their families. For more information or to arrange a visit, parents are encouraged to contact the school office.
Useful links
- Governor Information (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Purple Mash (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Data Protection Policy (download)
- Parent Privacy Notice (download)
- Student Privacy Notice (download)
- Subject Access Request (download)
- Raising a concern (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Sheredes Primary School (76.9)
- The Cranbourne Primary School (65.0)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (64.3)
- St Cross Catholic Primary School (63.0)
- Roselands Primary School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 381
- Boys
- 191
- Girls
- 190
- FSM %
- 24.70
- Open date
- 2003-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 381 | 191 | 190 | 420 | 24.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 377 | 192 | 185 | 420 | 24.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 326 | 150 | 176 | 420 | 22.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 326 | 150 | 176 | 420 | 22.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 337 | 161 | 176 | 420 | 21.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 346 | 165 | 181 | 420 | 16.50 |
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