St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
101%
Capacity
455
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Watford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 455 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 450 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anthony's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elaine Harrold, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8414th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 22 in Watford.
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 122 applications for 60 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School include Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Football, Swimming, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Watford, St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Croxley View, Watford, Watford, WD18 6BW |
| Headteacher | Elaine Harrold |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 455 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.4% |
| School Capacity | 455 / 450 (101% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Sept 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (58%)
8414th of 13,686
Nationally
911th of 1,612
In East of England
16th of 22
In Watford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
58%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
58%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
122
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Croxley View, Watford
Watford, WD18 6BW
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