St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School

URN: 138288 • Watford WD25 7HP

Overview

Name
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
URN
138288
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicola Kane (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01923676022
Website
Visit
Address
Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HP

Summary

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 258 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 226. The school, founded by the Dominican Sisters in 1964, is rooted in a strong Catholic ethos, promoting the belief that every child is loved by God. The mission statement, "Be who God created you to be and you will set the world on fire," reflects the school's commitment to nurturing the whole person—spiritually, emotionally, and academically.

The curriculum at St Catherine's is designed to equip pupils with essential skills for the 21st century, including collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. The school emphasizes a supportive and safe environment where children can thrive and develop a love for learning. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through various resources available on the school’s website, including newsletters and updates.

St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School fosters strong connections between school, home, and parish, aiming to develop religiously literate and engaged individuals. The school is dedicated to ensuring that all children are prepared for the diverse and rapidly changing society in which they live.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF WESTMINSTER ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
226
Pupils
258
Boys
130
Girls
128
FSM %
12.00
Open date
2012-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-27
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 258 130 128 226 12.00
2024-09-11 269 139 130 226 10.00
2023-09-11 264 135 129 226 11.00
2022-09-11 264 135 129 226 11.00
2021-09-11 279 141 138 226 9.30
2020-09-11 291 148 143 226 5.80

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