Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

URN: 146903 • Watford WD17 4FS

Overview

Name
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
URN
146903
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
75.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Braund (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01923223785
Website
Visit
Address
Greenbank Road, Watford WD17 4FS

Summary

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, located in Watford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed academy converter serving 456 pupils, with a capacity of 390. As part of the All Saints Catholic Academy Trust, the school emphasizes a strong Catholic ethos, aiming to foster a supportive community where children can thrive academically and spiritually. The mission statement highlights the importance of living out gospel values and nurturing each child's unique potential.

The school prides itself on creating an environment that promotes independence, confidence, and self-esteem, ensuring that students are well-prepared for future challenges by the end of Key Stage 2. Holy Rood offers a broad and enriching curriculum designed to ignite a passion for learning, supported by dedicated staff who maintain high expectations for all pupils.

Community engagement is a key focus, with strong home-school relationships encouraged from the outset. The school is situated in a spacious setting that includes green areas and woodland, providing an ideal backdrop for learning and play, while also instilling a sense of responsibility towards caring for the environment.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ALL SAINTS CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
390
Pupils
456
Boys
231
Girls
225
FSM %
3.90
Open date
2019-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 456 231 225 390 3.90
2024-09-11 453 246 207 390 4.30
2023-09-11 447 233 214 390 5.30
2022-09-11 447 233 214 390 5.30
2021-09-11 456 233 223 390 5.20
2020-09-11 475 239 236 390 4.10

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