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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
- Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery (71.0)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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