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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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