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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Newsletter (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Contact (other)
- Ethos, Values & Vision (other)
- Policies (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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